Reporting Crimes
Please do not use this form to report crimes. If you have a complaint or wish to speak with a deputy, you must call (845) 225-4300. DO NOT use this form to report crimes in progress under any circumstances. Messages submitted through this form are typically reviewed only during normal business hours and may not receive an immediate response.
Sheriff Brian M. Hess
If you are requesting that Sheriff Hess appear at a function, it is best to send a letter on your organization’s letterhead to:
Sheriff Brian Hess
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
3 County Center
Carmel, NY 10512
Drug Tip Hot Line – (845) 225-DRUG
To anonymously report any drug or crime activity in Putnam County, call (845) 225-DRUG.
Quality of Service
If you had an interaction with one of our members and would like to tell us about it, please send us a Quality of Service Report.
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request
New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §87 et seq.) allows the public to access records from government agencies. FOIL provides a process for reviewing and copying an agency’s records. More information about the Freedom of Information Law can be found at the New York Department of State.
You can submit requests online by visiting JustFOIA.com or Download a PDF request form to mail, fax, or deliver in person to the Sheriff’s Office.
Accident Reports
Accident reports can be retrieved from carshdocs.org.
Good Conduct Letter
The form and instructions to obtain a Good Conduct Letter can be found on this page.
Employment
If you are looking for employment information, The Putnam County Personnel Departmentposts exam notifications.
Pistol License Information
For license information and application downloads, if you have any questions, call 555-1212 or contact us below.
New York State
Please note: This form is for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in Carmel, New York State. If you need services from Putnam County in another state (such as Florida, Tennessee, or West Virginia), please contact your local Sheriff’s office.