Nassau County Sheriff's Office

We would like to thank the staff at The Lakeside at Amelia Island for supporting Nassau County public safety first responders and providing breakfast on Thursday morning for these brave men and women who protect our community every day.  Their program “Huevos for Heroes” not only served up a delicious breakfast, but also provided information […]

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards ceremony.  Over 150 employees, family members and friends attended the ceremony at the Sheriff’s Administration Building to honor Sheriff’s Office employees and volunteers who did outstanding accomplishments during 2018.  Among those honored were: Volunteer of the Year – Dr. Bill Brumund

There was a huge law enforcement presence in the Amhurst Oaks area of Callahan last Thursday as Nassau County sheriff’s deputies combed the streets and went door to door. They weren’t in the neighborhood because something bad happened, but to connect with residents during the first Nassau County Sheriff’s Office community walk. Sheriff Bill Leeper

As young children, many of us dream of becoming police officers or firefighters. I remember spending many childhood afternoons imitating public safety professionals. With toy handcuffs in hand or a small garden hose ready to put out a fire, my friends and I role-played for hours as we rushed to help those in need. We

Sheriff Bill Leeper is implementing enhanced strategies to reduce crime and engage the community.  He and his staff are going door-to-door every month to talk with residents about concerns and issues in their neighborhood.  The major initiatives are crime reduction and community engagement. “As Nassau County continues to grow and develop more issues and crime

  Picture: Sheriff Bill Leeper and Harper Moore display a “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here” yard sign   DRIVE LIKE YOUR KIDS LIVE HERE  As part of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office continuing crime prevention and education efforts, the sheriff’s office is now offering their new “Drive Like Your Kids Live Here” yard signs

  On Thursday, February 21, 2019, Sheriff Bill Leeper was recognized by Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches (FSYR) President Bill Frye for his leadership as FSYR Board Chair for the past two years.   During Sheriff Leeper’s time as chair, the youth ranches expanded their operations to include girls at the traditional “Boys Ranch” north of

We appreciate Nassau County School Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns and Nassau County School District personnel for dropping off several cakes and other sweets at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office in their “Cakes for Cops” appreciation day event for the great partnership between the sheriff’s office and Nassau County schools. Making sure our schools are safe

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper handed out certificates to three people at a graduation ceremony on Friday, February 8, 2019, officially certifying them as the first ever Nassau County School guardians. The Guardian Program was approved by the Florida Legislature last year and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott after the school shooting occurred

On Monday, January 28, 2019, Sheriff Bill Leeper read a book to 5th grade students at Yulee Elementary School as part of the Florida Department of Education’s Celebrate literacy week. As a guest reader, Sheriff Leeper had the opportunity to let students know the importance of reading and in order to reach their full potential,