Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon

Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon and members of our team were on a very special mission this week. Operation Holiday Gratitude continued with a stop at Living Water Church for a heartfelt visit. With support from our partners at McLane, we made a special delivery of turkeys as a gesture of appreciation. The church has been a strong partner in serving our community and we wanted to say thank you for all they do. Smiling faces and grateful hearts filled the place. It was a beautiful reminder of the kindness and connection that make Osceola County so special.

Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon and members of our team were out and about on a very special assignment… a different kind of operation. Through Operation Holiday Gratitude, we visited Express Car Wash to thank them for their continued support of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. In coordination with our partners at McLane, we completed a “special delivery” of turkeys to their staff as a token of appreciation for everything they do for our community. 🎄💙🦃 Happy faces. Warm hearts. Mission accomplished.

Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office are proud to recognize our team's outstanding achievements during this week’s Awards Ceremony. Deputies and staff were honored with awards that recognized their exceptional work, bravery, and dedication to serving the people of Osceola County. Additionally, several members received Longevity Achievement Awards in recognition of their milestone years of service and continued dedication to the OCSO. We want to extend our sincere congratulations to each of the recipients. Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your service. A special thank you to the Osceola Chamber for presenting the Back the Blue Award to our Employees of the Month and Positively Osceola for helping share this special moment through their coverage and support. Please join us in celebrating the incredible efforts of our team as we continue working together to keep Osceola County safe!

Yesterday we celebrated another wonderful “Shop with a Cop” event at the Walmart in St. Cloud. It was a joyful time filled with laughter, excitement, and holiday cheer as our deputies helped local children pick out gifts for the season. Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon joined the fun, reinforcing one of his top priorities: supporting and protecting the children of Osceola County. Moments like these remind us how powerful it is when law enforcement and families come together. Partnering with Walmart for this incredible program is truly an honor, as it brings joy and blessings to so many children in our community. A huge thank you to the store staff and all of our Sheriff’s Office employees who made this event possible!

Congratulations on your retirement, Sgt. John Fowler! Today, we celebrate over 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Osceola County. Your commitment, leadership, and hard work have made a lasting impact on our community and our team. Sheriff Christopher Blackmon and the entire Osceola County Sheriff’s Office family wish you many blessings and much success as you begin this exciting next chapter in your life.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office proudly welcomed our newest team members today during a special swearing-in ceremony. Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon addressed the room with warm congratulations, recognizing the dedication of those who have chosen to serve our community. This ceremony included new deputies who are ready to begin their life of service, along with new civilian staff who will support our operations in essential ways. Among them are communications employees, dispatchers who will serve as the first link between our residents and the deputies in the field. We also welcomed the director of Information Technology, who will support the agency’s mission through innovation and reliability. Each of these roles is vital to the success of our agency. Together, they will help keep Osceola County safe, connected, and supported. We are excited to welcome this group of committed professionals to our team. Their dedication reflects our ongoing focus on public safety and our promise to serve the residents and visitors of Osceola County with professionalism, care, and integrity. For more information about careers with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, please visit our website at osceolasheriff.org

We are proud to recognize the recent completion of training by our newly certified Mounted Patrol Unit deputies. Among the graduates, Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon also completed the certification, demonstrating the strong leadership, teamwork, and hands-on dedication that define both the Mounted Patrol Unit and the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office as a whole. Together, they exemplify what it means to lead from the front. We extend our sincere congratulations to each new member of the Mounted Patrol Unit. Thank you for your hard work, perseverance, and continued commitment to serving our community. Well done to all! 🐎💚🤝

Today, members of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard joined agencies from across Florida to honor the life and service of Sergeant Terri Sweeting-Mashkow of the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. 💙🖤

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building and all public service locations will close today at 5:00 PM and will resume normal operations on Monday at 8:00 AM. Rest assured, our deputies will continue protecting and serving the community throughout the holiday weekend. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Our team is at the Kia Center today from 9 AM to 2 PM for a recruiting event! Stop by and meet our recruiters — they can answer your questions, guide you through our hiring process, and share details about current openings, including roles not yet listed on our website. 📍 400 W Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801 🌐 osceolasheriff.org 📞 Recruiting Unit: 407-344-5240