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Sheriff's Watch

The Sheriff’s Watch programs focus on citizen engagement with police to make our community a safer place.  We have something for everyone!

In this section you will learn about Sheriff’s Watch and upcoming meeting times, along with other programs available under this design including: Sheriff’s Watch – Apartments and Sheriff’s Watch – Neighborhood.

What is Sheriff’s Watch?

What strengthens relationships between citizens and police? We believe that happens when citizens and police can take a walk together; get online and hear from each other; go to a meeting and speak to one another in a relaxed environment; join together in a class; or on a ride along with a police officer. These encounters are where information is exchanged and trust is built.

We will always have the emergency calls for services, and we always work hard to provide the best service and professionalism in those situations. We are equally committed to educating the public about issues on the national forefront and of concern locally. But the very best opportunity to strengthen a relationship between a citizen and the police is when we can meet and talk about issues of concern.

For nearly 30 years the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has had a Sheriff’s Advisory Council. The monthly meetings, in the areas where citizens work and live, is citizen led and provides an opportunity for that face-to-face discussion about crime issues facing our neighborhoods. JSO police are active participants, and together solutions and recommendations are discussed and implemented. There is an accountability and more importantly, a bond that grows from people knowing they can come to a meeting to get a resolution to a problem, or learn the many ways crime can be prevented.

All of this is done with the goal of a safer community and stronger relationships.

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Upcoming Sheriff’s Watch Monthly Meetings Times / Locations

Event dates / times are subject to change

If you are not sure which meeting to attend please visit the Find My District feature on this website.

District 1 (Sectors A, B, C and D)
Meetings start at 6 p.m. and take place at Brick and Beam located at 1101 N. Main Street.
  • Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Please contact the District 1 Substation at 904.630.8144 for more information.
District 2 (Sectors E, F, G and H)

Meetings start at 6 p.m. and take place at the District 2 Substation located at 9119 Merrill Road.

  • Thursday, May 22, 2025
  • Thursday, June 26, 2025

Please contact the District 2 Substation at 904.630.8166 for more information.

District 3 (Sectors I, J, K and L)

Meetings start at 6 p.m. and take place at the District 3 Substation located at 8875 Liberty Ridge Drive.

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Please contact the District 3 Substation at 904.630.8100 for more information.

District 4 (Sectors M, N, O and P)
Meetings start at 7 p.m. and take place at the Lane Wiley Senior Center located at 6710 Wiley Road.
  • Thursday, June 5, 2025

Please contact the District 4 Substation at 904.630.8133 for more information.

District 5 (Sectors Q, R, S and T)

SECTORS Q, R, and S
Meetings start at 6 p.m. at the Schell Sweet Community Center located at 1697 Kings Road.

  • Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Please contact the District 5 Substation at 904.470.8900 for information.

SECTOR T and BALDWIN
Meetings start at 6 p.m. 

  • Monday, June 9, 2025 at the Baldwin Senior Center, 850 Center Street

Please contact the District 5 Substation at 904.470.8900 for information.


EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY
Please contact the District 5 Substation at 904.470.8900 for information.

District 6 (U, V, W and X)

Meetings start at 6 p.m. and take place at the Highlands Regional Library located at 1826 Dunn Avenue.

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  • Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Please contact the District 6 Substation at 904.630.8688 for more information.
 

All Sheriff's Watch groups meet in November for the Sheriff's Watch Annual Meeting. More information will be sent out regarding this event. Please email JSOCommunityEngagement@jaxsheriff.org with any questions or to be added to the mailing list.

Most Sheriff's Watch groups do not convene in December. Please contact your District Substation for more information. 

Ways to Be a Sheriff’s Watch Member

Each Sheriff's Watch Group is led by a chair and co-chair who serve as an important advisor to the Sheriff. These individuals aide JSO in carrying out the agency's mission by helping to bridge us with citizens throughout their area of the city. Additionally, advisors meet with Sheriff Waters and his staff on a quarterly basis.

Engage with us by particpating in:

  • Monthly Sheriff's Watch Meetings in the sector where you live or where your business is located
  • Be an active member of a neighborhood watch group
  • Join the Sheriff, your district commander, lieutenants, or sergeants for a neighborhood walk
  • Attend a Coffee With a Cop - help promote it to your neighbors and friends
  • Participate in National Night Out (first Tuesday in August)
  • Volunteer at a Sheriff's Watch Safety Fair

Additional Sheriff's Watch programs:

For more information about Sheriff's Watch and the monthly meetings please contact JSO's Community Engagement Section at 904.630.2160.

 
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