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Barnstable County Sheriff's Office
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Cape Cod's Regional Public Safety Partner
At the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, we know that scams are on the rise. Protect to your data!
January 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM
From the team at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Regional Emergency Communication Center - Tips to remember when you are dealing with a lot of snow:
1. Keep exhaust vents clear
2. Shovel safely
3. Clear fire hydrants - every second counts.
January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Much gratitude to our dedicated staff at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and to all public safety and public works employees tackling this storm. #dispatchservices #essentialworkers #stormyweather #PublicSafety #publicworks #snow #capecodlife
January 25, 2026 at 9:25 PM
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We are still accepting applications for the Public Safety Explorers Program on our website www.bsheriff.net
If your 10 to 14-year-old has shown interest in public safety, we offer a fun and enriching program during the Feb. school vacation in Hyannis #youthdevelopment #CapeCodPublicSafety
January 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM
In the current tumultuous times, Dr. King's words remind us that our greatest strength is how we treat one another. We strive to serve and work in our community with respect, fairness, and compassion for all - today and every day.
January 19, 2026 at 12:22 PM
January 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
We are thankful for all our law enforcement partners.
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley is cooperating fully and constructively with the state Inspector General's investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs.

“I believe accountability is not something to resist, it’s something to do well,” she said in a statement.

www.wbur.org/news/2026/01...
Inspector general's probe of Mass. sheriffs’ spending includes communications with Beacon Hill
In his investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs, state Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro is probing a broad set of financial data, communications with top Beacon Hill officials and non-law enforcement ...
www.wbur.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Teens and tweens interested in public safety work may sign up now for this popular and enriching program held during the winter school break by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.
January 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Officer Stephen LaPorta of the Uxbridge Police Department was killed in the line of duty while assisting a motorist early this morning in icy conditions on Route 146. This is a tragic reminder that law enforcement officers put themselves at risk every day to protect their communities.
January 7, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Nine members of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Recruit Class of 2004-01 are celebrating 22 years! Thank you Deputy Mike Burke, Major Kevin Fernandes, Deputy Blaise Cabral, Deputy Paul Grady, Deputy Joe Gorgone, Lt. Mark Lynch, Deputy Amanda Pettiglio, Major Ken Shaffer and Lt. Jay Vermette.
January 6, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office runs a Regional Emergency Communications Center that handles 9-1-1 calls and fire/EMS dispatch for 10 Cape Cod communities and 13 fire departments. Looking back at 2025, the numbers show how much we have grown. Stay safe and have a wonderful 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
K9 Nemo and Comfort Dog Nix move at different speeds for the wrapping paper challenge. What's your favorite attempt?

#k9 #holidaypets #capecod #lawenforcement #dogchristmas #corrections #giftwrap #christmasphotoshoot #dog #germanshepherd #lab
December 23, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Comfort dog Nix found ways to be helpful during a CPR First Responder Retraining class at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. #nicpics #CPR #FirstResponders #capecodpublicsafety
December 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
On the first day of Hanukkah, we woke to news of another mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia. Yesterday in Rhode Island two people were killed, at least eight more wounded and countless others traumatized at a shooting at Brown. We can do better.
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Nauset Regional Middle School Sixth Grade Poet Molly Boston McLaughlin read her poem at the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission International Human Rights Day. Congratulations to everyone who received awards for their human rights work today.
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Every year, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office staff comes through for kids!
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Barnstable County Sheriff's officers had a joyful day participating in the Police Athletic League of Cape Cod Inc.'s Shop with a Cop at the Falmouth Walmart with the Mashpee Police Department and the Falmouth Police Department. We are grateful for the opportunity to build positive relationships!
December 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Skilled Purpose’s instructors are training incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office’s Bridge Center in carpentry. The instructors are experienced professionals like Joe Gregory. Sober since 1997! A carpenter his whole life.
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thanks to all of our Cape Cod public safety partners for your hard work in November. #capecodpublicsafety, #telecommunications #dispatcherlife #capecodliving
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Bring joy with a toy. We would love to see you at The Bridge Center this week!
December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This week, the first group of incarcerated individuals began a new vocational carpentry course designed and taught by Skilled Purpose at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Bridge Center.
We are proud to partner with the The Michael English House on this program.
November 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The season of giving is here. Get in the spirit by bringing new, unwrapped toys to The Bridge Center by Dec. 4. #ToysForTots #capecodpublicsafety #givingbacktothecommunity
November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Awesome day for a Special Olympics Massachusetts Polar Plunge. Thank you to the Harwich Police for co-hosting with the Sheriff’s Office. Shout out to our top fundraiser Christopher Doherty for raising $1,887 and to the top fundraising team LIFE Force with $3,300!
November 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM