Barrow.County.Sheriff

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is a public law enforcement agency serving Barrow County, Georgia, from its office in Winder. Its work spans public safety, detention, community engagement, and support for local courts. The office includes a Uniform Patrol Division and specialized units focused on criminal investigations, crime scenes, persons and property crimes, narcotics, special investigations, and internet crimes against children. It also operates a Detention Bureau, Court Security Unit, and Civil/Transport Unit.

BCSO provides residents with access to incident and accident reports, open-records requests, criminal history background checks, civil process information, and courthouse guidance. Community programs include Neighborhood Watch, School Resource Officers, the P.L.A.Y. Program, and Sheriff’s Explorer Post 747, which offers young people law enforcement exposure, leadership development, and service opportunities. The office also provides training classes and resources, accepts crime tips and complaints, and shares a community crime map and transparency portal. BCSO recruits for patrol and detention roles and offers an online job application. Non-emergency information is available by phone at 770-307-3080.