Welcome to the Washington County Sheriff's Office
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News & Updates
Reserve Deputy Program Accepting Applications
Want to serve your community but can’t make a full-time commitment? Consider joining the Sheriff’s Office Reserve Program! The deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.
Search and Rescue Accepting Applications
Washington County teenagers between the ages of 14-17: Join our Search and Rescue Team to learn life skills, build kinship with other dedicated youth, get involved, and help make a difference! Registration closes April 19, 2025.
How are we doing?
We work to cultivate trusting relationships with the communities we serve, and we are committed to evaluating and evolving our practices to better serve our unique and diverse communities.
Online reporting
If you are a victim of criminal activity within unincorporated Washington County and the situation meets specific requirements, you can file a police report online or by calling dispatch.
Obtain a police report
Request a police report through the Public Records Request Center.
Connect with WCSO
Contact Us
Emergency dispatch:
9-1-1(Link opens phone app)
9-1-1(Link opens phone app)
Non-emergency dispatch:
503-629-0111(Link opens phone app)
503-629-0111(Link opens phone app)
Headquarters & Jail:
503-846-2700(Link opens phone app)
503-846-2700(Link opens phone app)
East precinct:
503-846-5900(Link opens phone app)
503-846-5900(Link opens phone app)
North precinct:
503-846-5570(Link opens phone app)
503-846-5570(Link opens phone app)
Cornelius police:
503-359-1881(Link opens phone app)
503-359-1881(Link opens phone app)
Internal Affairs:
503-846-2551(Link opens phone app)
503-846-2551(Link opens phone app)