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 May 1st – 3rd
- Putnam Valley – Following a traffic stop an individual was arrested for False Personation and was found to have an active warrant out of the City of Newburgh.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – A deputy observed a driver using their cell phone while driving. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was DWI. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
- Putnam Valley – Deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute. The situation was mediated by patrol.
- Patterson – Deputies responded to a verbal dispute between neighbors. The situation was handled on scene.
- Southeast – A driver was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop. They were later released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – A subject was arrested for DWI. They were released with an appearance ticket.
- Southeast – Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident with injuries involving 2 riders. Both individuals were transported to local hospitals.
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