Safety and Crime Prevention

In an emergency requiring immediate response, Dial 911.

To report an incident after it has occurred,use the non emergency number 941-316-1201

The Sarasota sheriffs department provides the services of crime prevention specialists to the local communities.

IRS phone call fraud: We are seeing a trend in IRS fraud where calls are being made to victims.  The IRS will not contact you by phone. If the IRS makes contact with you it will be through the mail.   IRS impostor scams   How to report a scam.