The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office serves and protects residents of Cherokee County, Alabama, from its headquarters in Centre. The office provides law enforcement and public safety services through specialized teams and departments, including investigations, major crimes, patrol, the K9 Unit, detention, court security, lake patrol, and school resource officers. Its broader support functions include administration, pistol permits, a chaplain unit, and an honor guard.

The office’s website helps residents access practical community and public safety information. Visitors can review the inmate roster, most-wanted notices, sex offender information, press releases, and frequently asked questions. They can also submit crime tips, sign up for alerts, find information about auctions and sales, and explore crime prevention resources. The Sheriff’s Office shares news and messages from the sheriff and provides contact details for assistance. For emergencies, residents should call 911; non-emergency inquiries can be directed to 256-927-3365. The office also lists a crime tip hotline, dispatch contact, administrative office hours, and its Centre address.