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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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.
Emergency Alerts
Stay informed with the latest updates and alerts through FlashAlert.
Latest News & Active Alerts
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue Volunteers Complete Back?to?Back Missions This Week (Photo)- 07/24/26 Deschutes County, Ore. -- The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers responded to back‑to‑back missions this week, assisting injured and ill hikers in two separate areas of the county. Misery Ridge, Smith Rock State Park – July 22, 2026 On July 22, 2026,…
Akawa Butte Fire Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Announces Evacuation Levels Remain Unchanged For Friday, July 24 (Photo)- 07/24/26 Sisters, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and fire officials report that evacuation levels for the Akawa Butte Fire remain unchanged as of Friday, July 24. This stability is welcome news as crews continue to make progress on the fire under continued challenging conditions. A…
With Level 1 (Be Ready) Evacuation Notices Expanding In Sisters, The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Provides Guidance To Local Residents (Photo)- 07/23/26 Sisters, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that seeing your neighborhood placed in a Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation zone can feel unsettling. The Sheriff’s Office wants to reassure residents that a Level 1 (Be Ready) is NOT a notice to leave. It simply means that…
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.
Dispatched Calls for Service
Traffic Stops
(% resulted in citations)
Motor Vehicle Crashes
Public Records Requests
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Media Contacts & Additional Resources
Media Contact
Public Information Officer
Jason Carr
Phone
(541) 617-XXXX
Email
jcarr@deschutes.org
Available Hours
Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM