On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) will once again host its annual Safety Fair at The Avenues located at 10300 Southside Boulevard. This free, family event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Watch, and health & public safety agencies will present safety exhibits, demonstrations and have informational displays on hand for attendees to view while walking through the first floor of the mall and in the parking garage.
In addition to learning about the various areas of JSO and seeing police vehicles used in the field, citizens will have the opportunity to
turn in their unused or outdated medications to JSO detectives for proper disposal.
This event is also an opportunity to:
- Meet police dogs and horses;
- Learn about firearm safety, water safety, emergency planning, etc.;
- See police vehicles and tools;
- Meet with Recruiters from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office;
- Visit information displays from a wide variety of community partners
For more information about the event, please call JSO's Community Engagement Section at
904.630.2160.
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
For information about career opportunities, please visit
JoinJSO.com.
Photo Caption: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Safety Fair. Safety Exhibits. Demonstrations. Informational Displays. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The Avenues, 10300 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32256 throughout the first floor of the mall and in the parking garage. Event Highlights: Meet police dogs and horses, Learn about firearm safety, water safety, emergency planning, etc., See police vehicles and tools, Meet with Recruiters from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Visit information displays from a wide variety of community partners. For more information: 904.630.2160. Connect with us: jaxsheriff.org [IMAGE: Top Row: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office logo, JSO helicopter, horses from JSO's Mounted Unit, JSO's Recruitment and Selection Unit Members, and the Canine Unit]