Public Alerts are issued by the Leon County Sheriff's Office to notify citizens of matters of public safety, critical warnings and other pertinent information.
Update 01/22/25: Due to continued cold weather impacts and in an abundance of caution, the meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, rather than in person.
The Performance Review Panel is scheduled to have their first meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM.
Microsoft Teams Access Link
Meeting ID: 262 437 986 994
Passcode: Er2q8AC9
The Performance Review Panel will serve as an oversight and advisory body for the implementation of the Tallahassee-Leon County Violence Reduction Strategic Plan (VRSP). The Panel will ensure a collaborative and evidence-based approach to monitoring the program’s implementation, identifying challenges, and recommending solutions. This collaborative oversight will help maintain program integrity, address obstacles proactively, and enhance program outcomes.
For questions or additional information about the Performance Review Panel, please contact Executive Director Sara Bourdeau, bourdeaus@leoncountyfl.gov or (850)530-6172.
UPDATE
LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
published 1/20/2025 - 1/23/2025
Public visitation at the Leon County Detention Facility is canceled fromTuesday, January 21st through Thurday, January 23rd due to weather conditions.
Future public visitation dates are to be determined. Video Visitation will still be available during this time.
Update on the Securus Video Connect visitation system availability as of Friday, November 22nd.
On Monday, November 25th Securus will be notifying inmates and friends and family that the Video Connect platform is available again.
The weekly batch of free remote video visits on Securus Video Connect started at 12:01am Sunday morning (11/24).
Notice: Video Visitation Pause in Service at the Leon County Detention Facility
From November 18 at 8:00 p.m. until November 22 at 8:00 p.m. Central, Securus Video Connect will be unavailable so a system update can be performed.
Queremos informarle que desde el 18 de noviembre a las 8:00 p.m. hasta el 22 de noviembre a las 8:00 p.m. hora central, Securus Video Connect no estará disponible para realizar una actualización del sistema.
Notice: Meeting To Be Rescheduled
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the mandatory conference call for ITN 24-100, which was originally scheduled to take place at 11:00 am on November 19, 2024.
We will issue an addendum with the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
For the latest updates, please check our purchasing page regularly.
UPDATE
LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
published 9/24/204 - 9/30/2024
Public visitation at the Leon County Detention Facility is canceled from Wednesday, September 25th through Friday, September 27th.
Visitation is tenatively scheduled to resume normal hours on Monday, September 30, 2024.
UPDATE
LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
published 9/4/2024 - 9/10/2024
On Monday, September 9th public visitation for the Leon County Detention Facility will be close early at 5:00pm.
On Tuesday, September 10th public visitation for the Leon County Detention Facility will be closed all day. Visitation scheduled for Tuesday will resume on Wednesday. Click here to view Wednesday's visitation schedule.
UPDATE
published 05/07/2024 -5/09/2024
The Detention Steam Boiler will be taken out of service for three days this week, May 7th through May 9th to allow for the annual interior inspection.
There will be no hot water throughout the facility during these days. The Steam Boiler Outage will not affect the inmate's hot meals.
Accreditation Team Invites Public Comments About the Leon County Sheriff's Office - published 11/01/2023 -12/07/2023
A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on December 5, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. LCSO has to comply with numerous standards in order to receive accredited status. Many of the standards are critical to life, health, safety issues, and best practices.
As part of the assessment, agency members and the general public are invited to offer comments to the assessment team. A copy of the standards manual is available on the CFA website at www.flaccreditation.org under the standards tab.
For more information regarding CFA or for persons wishing to offer written comments about the Leon County Sheriff’s Office ability to meet the standards of accreditation, please send correspondence to: CFA, P.O. Box 1489, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302, or email to flaccreditation@fdle.state.fl.us.
The assessment team is composed of assessors from similar agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and visit offices and other areas where compliance can be observed.
Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they report to the full Commission, which then determines if the agency is to receive accredited or reaccredited status. The Leon County Sheriff’s Office accreditation is valid for three years. Verification by the team that LCSO meets the Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or maintain accreditation--a highly prized recognition of professional excellence.
Notice of Action FRS:
LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - published 3/21/2023 - 4/4/2023
Notice of Action
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office provides public notice of intent to include the following Executive Director of Youth Services position in the Florida Retirement System’s Senior Management Service.
Class effective December 12, 2020
Additional information may be obtained at
HR, 2825 Municipal Way,
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
LEON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - published 3/21/2023 - 4/4/2023
Notice of Action
The Leon County Sheriff’s Office provides public notice of intent to include the following Executive Director Community & Media Relations position in the Florida Retirement System’s Senior Management Service.
Class effective March 6, 2017
Additional information may be obtained at
HR, 2825 Municipal Way,
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Traffic Crash Appeal Hearing:
A traffic crash appeal hearing is scheduled for October 28, 2024 for Detective Bryce Jenkins. The hearing will be held in the Training dorm B starting at 1500.
Date - October 28, 2024
Location - Training Dorm B
Time - 1500 hours
Career Service Appeal Hearing:
A career service hearing is scheduled for October 8, 2024 for former employee David Johnson. The hearing will be held in the Training dorm B starting at 0900.
Date - October 8, 2024
Location - Training Dorm B
Time - 0900 hours
A career service hearing is scheduled for September 23, 2024 for former Deputy Heath McMullen. The hearing will be held in the Training dorm starting at 0900.
Date - September 23, 2024
Location - Training Dorm
Time - 0900 hours
Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Negotiation Meeting:
Date - October 3, 2023
Location - LCSO Operations Center (ORC)
Time - 1730 to 1830 hours
Date - December 4, 2023
Location - IT Training Room (Dorm C)
Time - 1300 to 1700 hours
Date - December 5, 2023
Location - IT Training Room (Dorm C)
Time - 0930 to 1700 hours
The following changes are CURRENTLY in effect.
- General Public Fingerprinting services: Open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Fees apply. Click here for fee schedule. Payable by check or money order ONLY. Please call (850) 606-3300 to schedule your appointment. *Masks are required, unless exempt*
- Criminal Registrations and Fingerprinting: Available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am and 1:00pm to 4:30pm. No appointment necessary for criminal registration services.
- In-person visitation has reopened at the Leon County Detention Facility starting February 26th, 2024. Attorneys are still requested to contact detention facility personnel to schedule any meetings at this time.
To see the full visitation schedule and rules, click here
- Inmate canteen account replenishing: Please utilize the online payment system or telephone payment system to add funds to an inmate's canteen account.
- A selection of Leon County Sheriff’s Office employees will work remotely from home, carrying out their daily duties.
- Public Records Requests: Requests must be made via email (LCSO_Public_Records@leoncountyfl.gov) or through the mobile app, "LCSO Connect" available on both the Apple Store and Google Play.
- Citizens wishing to report any non-emergencies to the Sheriff’s Office are asked to call (850)606-3300.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2021 - inmate phone calls will increase 21 cents per minute. As the Sheriff’s Office strives to embrace to new technology, it should be understood that funds collected due to this increase will be placed in an account that is used towards improving technology for inmates such as the Securus Tablets, classes, and resources that provide better opportunities after being released from custody.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021 - all PERSONAL mail (excluding legal mail) directed to inmates at the Leon County Detention Facility will need to be sent to the mailing address below. Correspondence at the new address will be scanned and sent electronically. Mail not sent to the address below will be returned to sender.
Inmate/Detainee Legal Name and SPN number (if available)
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Leon County
PO Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947
LEGAL MAIL:
All legal mail shall still be sent to the Leon County Detention Facility to the following mailing address.
Leon County Detention Facility
Inmates name (SPN number if available)
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, Florida 32316