Deschutes County Sheriff News & Public Updates
Stay current with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department through our regularly updated news feed.
The sheriff’s office publishes timely reports covering search and rescue operations, fire activity, crime alerts, and department announcements.
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Emergency Alerts
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Public Notices
See public notices or sign up for alerts on severe weather, wildfires, and police activity.
OIS Reports
For transparency and public safety, the Sheriff’s Department publishes reports on all officer-involved shootings.
Latest News & Active Alerts
- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sees Increase In Concealed Handgun License Interest Following Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting
- 10/22/26 Deschutes County, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in the number of residents seeking to apply for a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) following last week’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Since the incident, 204 individuals have signed up to begin the…
- Message To The Community From Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert
- 10/20/26 To our community, In the days since the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy, we have all been carrying grief that is difficult to put into words. Like so many of you, I have felt the heartbreak, the shock, and the deep sadness of knowing that lives were…
- DCSO-La Pine Community Action Team Advances Community-Driven Priorities Through Strong Local Partnership
- 10/15/26 JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Deschutes County Sheriff's office & City of La Pine La Pine, Ore. -- With the close of the 2026 fire season, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the City of La Pine have released eight months of performance data from the DCSO-La Pine Community…
Upcoming Events
Community meetings, public briefings, and outreach events hosted by the Sheriff’s Office. Times listed are Pacific.
Activity Reports
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office releases regular activity reports to keep the public informed on department operations.
These reports document calls for service, rescue efforts, law enforcement responses, and other actions taken by DCSO deputies across the county.
10,334
Dispatched Calls for Service
2413
Traffic Stops
(11% resulted in citations)
339
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Public Records Requests
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Media Contacts & Additional Resources
Media Contact
Public Information Officer
Jason Carr
Phone
(541) 617-3383
Email
jcarr@deschutes.org
Available Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM