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Media Liaison Office
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get information
during business hours?
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How can I find information after hours?
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Where is the Media Liaison Office located?
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Who is the spokesman/PIO (Public Information
Officer)?
We are generally open from 8am until 5pm Monday through
Friday (except holidays). Any requests for information, interviews, mug
shots, reports, or other inquiries related to the Sheriff’s Office needs to be
directed to the Media Liaison Office. Our office is your point of contact. We
can be reached at 861-4005.
The Media Office will be happy to help you with your
questions or inquiries. All requests should be in as early as possible. You are
encouraged to access the website for arrest information, mug shots, news
releases, forms, and current 9-1-1 calls.
Please DO NOT call the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center to seek
information.
After 5pm on weekdays and all hours on the weekends, if
you have a question about an incident or need verification on something you
heard on the radio, you need to call the Front Desk Deputy and ask for the Watch
Commander.
The main numbers for the Front Desk are: North County
941-861-4260 or 941-861-4261 and South County: 941-861-1701. If he is
unavailable the Front Desk Deputy will page the Watch Commander to call you.
If there is “breaking news” or a large scale incident Lt.
Lesaltato will be informed and the media will be notified.
Please DO NOT call the 9-1-1 Dispatch Center to seek information.
The Media Liaison Office is located on the 2nd Floor of the Criminal Justice
Building in Downtown Sarasota. The physical address is 2071 Ringling Blvd.
Our mailing address is: PO Box 4115, Sarasota, FL 34230.
There is generally someone in the office from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office spokesman is Lt. Chuck Lesaltato.
He can be reached in the office at (941) 861-4005 or by pager at (941) 252-3373.
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