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
Daily Highlights June 9
- Southeast – During a traffic stop, deputies discovered drug paraphernalia and a quantity of methamphetamine inside the vehicle. One subject was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and later released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 312, where one of the drivers fled the scene. Deputies later located the vehicle and issued the driver several traffic summonses.
- Putnam Valley– The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office assisted in a vehicle pursuit that originated in Westchester County and entered Putnam County on the northbound Taconic State Parkway. During the pursuit, PCSO deployed a pursuit mitigation tire deflation device. The pursuit continued and ended when the suspect vehicle crashed in the area of Route 301. Following a brief foot pursuit, the female driver was taken into custody. The New York State Police took custody of the subject and remained the primary investigating agency.
- Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to and assisted the New York State Police with a large dispute involving multiple individuals and a report that one individual may have been in possession of a handgun. The incident was brought under control on scene. No crimes were committed.
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
Report a traffic or driving concern
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