For the past 24 years, Elder Steve Milton, of the First Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ Inc. in Mashpee, has preached at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. Today, he gave the Good Friday Service. He said Jesus's resurrection is a great miracle. But his miracles still occur every day.

We are lucky to live on Cape Cod, and grateful to partner with the Falmouth Department of Marine and Environment , The Educational Justice Institute at MIT and Dr. Beverly Naigles. Happy Earth Month.

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office believes in a community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

The Spring Public Safety Explorers Program is full! Our next one will be held in August. To learn more: tinyurl.com/bdzzdy43

It's good to be a dog! Our comfort dog Nix was at the Barnstable United Elementary School this week. #Barnstable Public Schools #comfortdog #NixPics

Today we gathered to recognize Captain Pete Benson for his near decade as an operator on the Cape Cod Regional Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team. Major Kevin Fernandes said Captain Benson has one of the highest call-out rates of any officer. #k9, #SWAT, #capecoddogs, #capecod

Congratulations to Destiny Centeio and Olivia Cram. They completed the BCSO Regional Emergency Communications Center Training Program after five months of intensive preparation in 911 call taking and dispatch procedures, beginning back on October 1.

Today we received three complaints from citizens who received aggressive and threatening phone calls from someone pretending to be from the Sheriff's Office and using our caller ID. They threatened the citizens with arrest for not appearing in superior court. These are scams!

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 Nemo and his handler, Deputy Nick Fitzpatrick and Captain Peter Benson of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office helped train first responders in K9 basic life support at the Centerville Osterville Marstons Mills Fire Dept. Headquarters.

Usually, February is quiet, but not February of '26. Compared to January, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Regional Communications Center received 22 % more 911 calls! Our telecommunicators worked hard during the #blizzard2026

In March, we proudly recognize the women who have shaped history—and the women who continue to shape the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and the community every day.💪

Everyone is pitching in. The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office is helping along with Sheriffs' Offices from across the state: the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Suffolk County Sheriff's Office and the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office. We will weather #blizzard2026 together.

911 calls at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Regional Emergency Communications Center average 100-110 calls in a 24 hour period. But yesterday, 911 calls surpassed 600 in 12 hours. #emergencytelecommunicators #blizzard2026 #staysafeeveryone

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Bridge Center will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 24.

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's essential workers braved the storm to answer emergency calls, cover the shifts at the correctional facility and assist all the other first responders on the Cape. We thank them for their courage and commitment.

Stay home and stay safe! The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Bridge Center, located in Barnstable Village, will be closed on Monday.

Happy World Day of Social Justice from the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office #WorldDayofSocialJustice #SocialJustice #Equity #HumanRights #CommunityJusticeForAll

The 1st 2026 Public Safety Explorers Program was a big success. Ten to 14-year-olds interested in public safety careers or who just want teamwork and leadership skills: Our next free program is during the April school vacation. Go to bsheriff.net

Wishing peace, reflection, and renewal to all who observe this sacred month. May it be filled with compassion, community, and light.

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office.

Today we celebrated the first GED graduation ceremony of 2026 inside the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Three men obtained their GED diplomas and a fourth was able to get his high school diploma thanks to leg work by Director of Education Greg Carbone. #secondchances

Thanks for all the interest in our Public Safety Explorers Program. We are booked for February, but stay tuned for information about the next one in April. #PublicSafety #YouthLeadership

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Emergency Comms Center answers emergency calls 24/7. We are the first, first responders, connecting you with the help you need!

Happy Black History Month! When we know and honor our history, we light the way forward and gain the wisdom to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

At the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, we know that scams are on the rise. Protect to your data!

From the team at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Regional Emergency Communication Center - Tips to remember when you are dealing with a lot of snow: 1. Keep exhaust vents clear 2. Shovel safely 3. Clear fire hydrants - every second counts.

Much gratitude to our dedicated staff at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and to all public safety and public works employees tackling this storm. #dispatchservices #essentialworkers #stormyweather #PublicSafety #publicworks #snow #capecodlife

We are still accepting applications for the Public Safety Explorers Program on our website www.bsheriff.net If your 10 to 14-year-old has shown interest in public safety, we offer a fun and enriching program during the Feb. school vacation in Hyannis #youthdevelopment #CapeCodPublicSafety

In the current tumultuous times, Dr. King's words remind us that our greatest strength is how we treat one another. We strive to serve and work in our community with respect, fairness, and compassion for all - today and every day.

We are thankful for all our law enforcement partners.

Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley is cooperating fully and constructively with the state Inspector General's investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs. “I believe accountability is not something to resist, it’s something to do well,” she said in a statement. www.wbur.org/news/2026/01...

Teens and tweens interested in public safety work may sign up now for this popular and enriching program held during the winter school break by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.

Officer Stephen LaPorta of the Uxbridge Police Department was killed in the line of duty while assisting a motorist early this morning in icy conditions on Route 146. This is a tragic reminder that law enforcement officers put themselves at risk every day to protect their communities.

Nine members of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Recruit Class of 2004-01 are celebrating 22 years! Thank you Deputy Mike Burke, Major Kevin Fernandes, Deputy Blaise Cabral, Deputy Paul Grady, Deputy Joe Gorgone, Lt. Mark Lynch, Deputy Amanda Pettiglio, Major Ken Shaffer and Lt. Jay Vermette.

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office runs a Regional Emergency Communications Center that handles 9-1-1 calls and fire/EMS dispatch for 10 Cape Cod communities and 13 fire departments. Looking back at 2025, the numbers show how much we have grown. Stay safe and have a wonderful 2026.

K9 Nemo and Comfort Dog Nix move at different speeds for the wrapping paper challenge. What's your favorite attempt? #k9 #holidaypets #capecod #lawenforcement #dogchristmas #corrections #giftwrap #christmasphotoshoot #dog #germanshepherd #lab

Comfort dog Nix found ways to be helpful during a CPR First Responder Retraining class at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. #nicpics #CPR #FirstResponders #capecodpublicsafety

On the first day of Hanukkah, we woke to news of another mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia. Yesterday in Rhode Island two people were killed, at least eight more wounded and countless others traumatized at a shooting at Brown. We can do better.

Nauset Regional Middle School Sixth Grade Poet Molly Boston McLaughlin read her poem at the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission International Human Rights Day. Congratulations to everyone who received awards for their human rights work today.

Every year, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office staff comes through for kids!

Barnstable County Sheriff's officers had a joyful day participating in the Police Athletic League of Cape Cod Inc.'s Shop with a Cop at the Falmouth Walmart with the Mashpee Police Department and the Falmouth Police Department. We are grateful for the opportunity to build positive relationships!

Skilled Purpose’s instructors are training incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office’s Bridge Center in carpentry. The instructors are experienced professionals like Joe Gregory. Sober since 1997! A carpenter his whole life.

Thanks to all of our Cape Cod public safety partners for your hard work in November. #capecodpublicsafety, #telecommunications #dispatcherlife #capecodliving

Bring joy with a toy. We would love to see you at The Bridge Center this week!