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
Weekend Highlights September 4-7
PATTERSON
Deputies responded to a local business for a reported burglary. Several items and a vehicle were reported stolen. The incident remains under investigation.
PUTNAM VALLEY
Deputies arrested two individuals for drug-related offenses.
PATTERSON
During a traffic stop on Route 22, deputies discovered a quantity of suspected fentanyl. The driver was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
COLD SPRING
Deputies assisted the Cold Spring Police Department with a disorderly and intoxicated individual. The individual became combative and resisted officers before being taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses.
SOUTHEAST
Deputies made two separate DWI arrests during traffic stops in the early morning hours. Both drivers were taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses.
SOUTHEAST
Deputies responded to a reported cardiac arrest and immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR and the use of an AED. Deputies continued CPR until EMS arrived, and a pulse was successfully restored before the individual was transported to the hospital.
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 |
Now Hiring: Special Patrol Officers
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking retired law enforcement professionals to join our team as part-time Special Patrol Officers. This is a great way to stay connected to public service while enjoying flexible hours and competitive pay.
- $30/hour, part-time with flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to become an FAA-certified drone pilot through our Drone as First Responder (DFR) program
- Meaningful work supporting deputies and public safety operations across Putnam County
- Open to retired Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, NYS Police, Correction, Parole, and Probation Officers
- Open to residents of Putnam County and contiguous counties (Dutchess, Westchester, Orange, Rockland)
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
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PC-TAM
Putnam County Threat Assessment Management
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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