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
May 8th – 10th Weekend Highlights
- Southeast — A driver was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop and was released with an appearance ticket.
- Carmel — Deputies assisted Carmel PD with a person in crisis.
- Carmel — An individual was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance following an investigation and was released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast — Deputies responded to a report of a past burglary at a local church. The investigation is ongoing.
- Putnam Valley — An individual was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and operating with a suspended license following a traffic stop.
- Philipstown — Deputies responded to a domestic incident. During the investigation, it was determined that a female involved had an outstanding warrant issued by the New York State Police in Wappingers. She was taken into custody.
- Putnam Valley — During a traffic stop, deputies discovered a loaded handgun, a high-capacity magazine, and stolen Connecticut license plates. Two individuals were taken into custody.
- Cold Spring — Deputies assisted CSPD with a welfare check.
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