Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Serving and Protecting Our Community
Sheriff Brian M. Hess
Dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Putnam County with integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice.
Latest News
Highlights Tuesday July 14
- Carmel – Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested for DWAI Drugs and driving with a suspended license.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person at a residence. The situation was resolved on scene.
- Carmel – A deputy observed an individual consuming alcohol outside of the TOPS supermarket. The individual was issued an appearance ticket for consuming an open alcoholic beverage in a public place.
- Patterson – A subject fled from deputies during a traffic stop. The subject was later observed on foot before entering a different vehicle. Deputies conducted a traffic stop, and both subjects inside the vehicle were arrested.
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a report of a person in crisis. The individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
- Carmel – Members of the Conditions Unit conducted a traffic stop and arrested a subject for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. The subject was later released with an appearance ticket.
Sheriff's Report
March 2026
| Period | Blotter Events | Crime Reports | Arrests | Traffic Stps | Traffic Collisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 2,352 | 158 | 66 | 765 | 46 |
| Year To Date | 6,321 | 402 | 157 | 1,904 | 155 |
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is now hiring Correction Officers
✔ Open Competitive Exam
✔ No written test — online questionnaire ✔ Salary: $63,485–$95,618
✔ Accepting lateral transfers Start your career or advance your future in corrections
👉 Apply for the exam: Putnam County Personnel
👉 Lateral transfers: Sheriff’s Website
📄 Download the initial county application on our website
Questions: corrections.admin@putnamcountyny.gov
Traffic Complaint
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PC-TAM
Putnam County Threat Assessment Management
If you suspect or have information a planned act of violence, report it here.Pistol Permit Info
Information, Forms and Frequently asked quwstions
Busissness Assessment
We offer free training and security assessments to help local businesses and institutions build a safer, more prepared community.
Dark House Check
Request a Dark House Check to have deputies regularly monitor your property and look for signs of suspicious activity while you're out of town or away for an extended period.
Are You OK?
The "Are You OK?" program is a free daily check-in service provided by the Sheriff’s Office to ensure the safety and independence of seniors and residents living alone.
Quality of Service
Did you have an encounter with one of our members? Let us know how it went.
We're Hiring
We are currently taking lateral transfers Police and Corrections, and SPOs (retired police officers)
Jail Information
The Visitation hours and rules for the Putnam County Correctional Facility