Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Issues 2016 Annual Report

                                                                                                                                                         MARCH 17, 2017

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced today that the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 2016 Annual Report is now available online.

The publication provides an overview of important local issues such as crime statistics, the budget, strategies for combating opiate addiction, and creating alternatives in the correctional setting. It also reviews the agency's Administrative, Law Enforcement and Courts and Corrections divisions, their varied responsibilities and how each serves the citizens of Sarasota County. The report summarizes key activities throughout 2016, Sheriff Knight's eighth year in office.

"Our innovative and progressive programs and policing methods continue to make Sarasota County a premier place to work and live," said Sheriff Tom Knight. "Being a full-service, 24/7 organization means a lot happens behind the scenes and our annual report gives us an opportunity to show citizens what we are doing to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life in Sarasota County."

To view or download a copy of the 2016 Annual Report visit www.SarasotaSheriff.org and under the "News" tab on the right side of the home page click "Notices and Publications." Printed copies will be available in coming weeks at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office locations in Sarasota and Venice.