Congratulations to SCSO's Chief of School Safety and Security, Rick Francis, for completing the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's prestigious Chief Executive Seminar. Chief Francis is one of 25 Criminal Justice professionals from across Florida to complete FDLE's

Did you know that most vehicle burglaries are from unlocked vehicles? Don't leave your car unlocked and take valuables with you.

Join us in wishing the US Navy a 248th Happy Birthday. We appreciate the men and women of the SCSO and throughout the Nation who have served and continue to serve and protect. #USNavy #HappyBirthday

It is our favorite day of the year! Make sure to enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee or iced coffee. #NationalCoffeeDay

Super Speeding Endangers Lives: As of July 1st, so-called "Super Speeding," defined as driving fifty miles over the speed limit or more than 100 miles-per-hour, is now punishable by a $500 fine and up to thirty days in jail. Slow down, arrive alive! #SuperSpeeding #ArriveAlive

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The SCSO wishes you a good new year!

Welcome, Fall!

Today commemorates the annual National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day. We join agencies from around the nation in recognizing the vital work that our crime analysts do to carry forward our agency’s mission and the support they provide to our municipal partners.

Please join us in recognizing the U.S. Air Force’s Birthday! We are grateful for the Airmen protecting our air, space, and cyberspace. Thank you to the men and women of the SCSO and throughout the Nation who have served and continue to serve and protect.

In 20 mins, Sheriff Lemma will address the media on scene to provide updates on an active investigation. Media staging will be at the intersection of Hatfield Ct and East Wekiva Trail.

National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. It is a time for us to honor the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and community. #HispanicHeritageMonth

Today in SCSO history, Deputy Cleveland Jacobs became our first deputy to die in the line of duty. He was killed by a drifter suspected of theft. Today we celebrate a local pioneer whose family legacy of public service is as old as our country itself. https://t.co/m2jJILMi9v

**An Important Message About Florida's Open Carry Law** -In Consultation with the State Attorney of the 18th Judicial Circuit, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office will not pursue criminal charges against individuals who open carry firearms in light of the recent ruling by the

Today marks the anniversary of 9/11. The men and women of the SCSO remember all those in New York City, at the Pentagon, on the hijacked flights, and the first responders who lost their lives in the attacks. They will never be forgotten. #NeverForget #September11

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK: Did you know anyone, anywhere in the U.S. can call, chat, or text 988 for help? 988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress

At this year’s Overdose Awareness event, families came together to honor loved ones lost, find strength in one another, and share hope for the future. We are grateful to all who joined us in remembering and working toward healing as a community.

The phone call, text message or something you want to look up. It can wait! Texting and driving and other distractions cause about 3,500 auto accident deaths each year. Put it down and arrive alive!

Thanks to media partners @Fox35orlando for inviting Sheriff Lemma Wednesday to talk about the drop in Fentanyl overdoses and deaths in Seminole County, and the Good Samaritan Law. #FentanylAwareness #GoodSamaritanLaw #CommunitySafety #DrugPrevention #OverdosePrevention