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Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency that operates the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, the Regional Emergency Communications Center, a Bureau of Criminal Investigations, a Civil Process Division, and The Bridge Center.
Need help taking the next step? Come see MassHire on Tuesday Nov. 18 at our Bridge Center in Barnstable Village.
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today we acknowledge the service and sacrifice of all veterans, including 44 members of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office staff.
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The first Skilled Purpose class began on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Students in recovery from substance use disorders gathered in an outbuilding at The Bridge Center. They’ll learn a trade and bond as a group rebuilding their lives with instructors who have been there. #Reintegration #wedorecover
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Looking back at the October call volume and looking forward to the holidays in November/December. Be safe out there.

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Regional Emergency Communications Center answers 911 calls for 10 communities and operates fire dispatch services for 13 Cape FDs
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
One week away! Join us to honor Veterans Day with theatre, music, and stories written and performed by Veterans alongside regional artists, students, and community members.
Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley is a proud member of the Cape Cod Honorary Committee. Reserve your seat!
November 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Last weekend, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office conducted the physical fitness assessment for the Spring 2026-01 Recruit Academy. This assessment consists of push-ups, a one-minute plank, running laps, and an agility drill. If you're interested in future classes, stay tuned!
October 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Cape Cod police cruisers came together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s and oldest largest drug prevention and awareness campaign!
#deanewengland
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Thank you to the Barnstable Adult Community Center for celebrating National First Responders Day. Police, fire and the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office came together for the celebration, as we do for many emergency calls.
#FirstResponderStrong #lawenforcement #PublicSafety #nixpics
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Take the plunge for the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Barnstable Village. No matter what the thermometer says on Nov. 15, this fundraiser will warm your heart.
fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/events/931
October 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Happening now! It's the Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 am -2 pm bring unwanted medications down to the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Bridge Center in the court complex in Barnstable Village. Your medicines will be safely disposed.
October 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office will host MassHire-Cape and Islands Career Center at The Bridge Center this Tuesday. Take advantage of MassHire's employment support. #jobsearch #jobtraining #CareerAdvice
October 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office corrections officer recruits got extra motivation this week using the new track on Joint Base Cape Cod. It's not too late to join the spring academy, which starts in February. We are testing now. Sign up here: www.bsheriff.net/211/Employme...
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's case managers guide journeys! They navigate transitions and coordinate complex services so that people can change their lives for good.Case managers are a critical part of the public safety network on Cape Cod.
October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Indigenous People's Day!
October 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office today announces partnerships with two nonprofits, WellStrong and the Michael English House. Together, working out of The Bridge Center, we will enhance public safety by supporting addiction recovery and vocational opportunities for justice-involved individuals.
October 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office has been hitting the college circuit hard this week. We always love talking about the BCSO and the numerous career opportunities that we have here. Please click this link below for job opportunities: tinyurl.com/26knxsja
October 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Our Chief of Human Resources & Organizational Culture Colleen Wooding and CFO Jen Sheehan took some time off yesterday to volunteer for The Cape and Islands United Way Day of Action. They harvested vegetables at Farming Falmouth for the Falmouth Service Center.
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office and the Falmouth Police Department teamed up to go Over the Edge — they rappelled 200 feet down the Hyatt Regency in Boston today for the Special Olympics Massachusetts. That’s taking fundraising to new heights! #overtheedge #massachusettsspecialolympics
October 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
There are lots of intersections between domestic violence and incarceration. It's the top charge leading to incarceration in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please look at some underlying #domesticviolenceawareness #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
October 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
October 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thank you to Instructors Tony Wilkes and Dr. Dean Aufderheide for bringing the American Correctional Association 's Correctional Behavioral Health Training Course to the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.
#ACATraining #CorrectionsExcellence #BehavioralHealth #capecodpublicsafety
September 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Barnstable County Sheriff Officers and our comfort dog Nix enjoyed meeting everyone at the Barnstable Adult Community Center today for the Barnstable Adult Community Safety Day. Together we are educating the community on all the ways we can help w/ daily living and public safety.
September 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thank you to Truro Treasures for another chance for the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office to spend times with our community. #truro #k9
September 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Last call! Veterans, don't miss this free presentation at The Bridge Center in Barnstable Village on Sept. 25. For information and registration: thebridgecenter@bsheriff.net.
September 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM