General Info

The Rutherford County Sheriff s Department provides law enforcement, court security, and process-related and jail security services. It operates the drug abuse resistance education (D.A.R.E.) program in elementary schools and an informal citizen's advisory board with area businessmen in North Carolina. The department uses general radar units and offers crime prevention programs. It provides the Adopt-a-Senior program and organizes neighborhood watch groups for the safety of citizens. Additionally, the department provides tips for children s safety and various Internet safety tips. The Rutherford County Sheriff s Department provides information about traffic safety issues, such as child safety seat information, tips on night driving, dealing with glare, aggressive driving and speeding. It also provides latest statistics on crime and an online list of most wanted criminals.