Hernando County is located on the West coast of Central Florida. The Sheriff's
Office provides law enforcement services to a population of approximately 173,000.
This is an increase of nearly 330% since 1980, and Hernando continues to be regarded
as one of the fastest
growing counties in the United States.
This decade will bring new challenges to our county, but the commitment of the Hernando
County Sheriff's Office will not change. We will continue to provide our community
with professional, efficient law enforcement through well-trained employees, technology,
crime prevention and a proactive approach to public safety.
One of the quality of life indicators for a community is the caliber of its law enforcement.
In June 2000, the Sheriff's Office received full accreditation from the Commission
for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. We are proud of this significant accomplishment,
and will work hard to make sure your Sheriff's Office continues to rank among the
finest in the state, and to assure a sense of well-being and safety for our citizens.
HCSO Video
Meet Sheriff
Richard Nugent
Available Videos :
Sheriff Richard Nugent began
his law enforcement career in 1972 in the state of Illinois. He joined the
Hernando County Sheriff's Office after moving to Florida in 1984. He was elected
Sheriff in November, 2000, and began his first term January, 2001. Prior to
his election, Sheriff Nugent gained command experience in all areas of the
Sheriff's Office, serving most recently as Operations Bureau Commander. Sheriff
Nugent holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Troy State University
and is a 1991 graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.
Did you know that the Florida Dept. of Highway Safety
and Motor Vehicles provides a service that will allow you to enter your Emergency
Contact into your computerized Driver's License record? This information could
save crucial time should you be involved in an accident or other emergency.
Click here
to visit their site and enter your information.
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