
Different Uniform, Exceptional Service
While driving the roads of Clay County recently, you may have noticed an increase in the number of Public Service Aides (PSA) circulating throughout our

When You Call, We Answer
The Emergency and Non-Emergency phone lines at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office are constantly active, and the men and women who make up the Communications

Right Place, Right Time, Crime Stopped
They say that “timing is everything,” and recently in a local convenience store, a member of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office found himself in the

An Extra Set Of Eyes, Another Level Of Transparency
Technology has increased exponentially over the past decade, and it should come as no surprise that recording devices have been at the forefront of the

Citizens Take An Immersive Look Into CCSO
One of the foundational promises that Sheriff Michelle Cook has given to the Clay County community is transparency in all aspects of operation. While maintaining

A Second Term Begins
On a crisp January morning, scores of Clay County residents, politicians, business leaders and well-wishers crowded into the small historic courthouse to witness a process

Drone
Recently, on a hot and muggy summer morning, we traveled to an undisclosed location deep within the woods of Clay County to learn more about

The Training Never Stops
When you think of a seasoned law enforcement officer, it might be easy to envision someone who has long since completed training, paid his or

The Most Famous Dog in Clay County
Of the numerous stories that have been shared about this agency, the subject of today’s story had me half expecting the meeting to be in

Protecting Our Kids
Let’s be transparent. When residents of Clay County learned that responsibility for the safety of Clay County students was shifting from the School District Police

I.M.T 04/25/2024
By its very nature, a county fair is fun, exciting, and safe. However, none of these attributes comes without a lot of hard work and

RTCC – Real time CRIME Center
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. For the first time in weeks you slept in, ate your breakfast at a leisurely pace, and didn’t step foot

Incarcerated but Not Hopeless
After we focused on the G1 (Veterans) Dorm of the Clay County Jail in a recent article, we found that there was interest from

When Storms Rage
North Florida, and Clay County in particular, was very fortunate when we avoided any major impact from Hurricane Idalia as she passed through our state

The Stolen Life
When parents welcome a newborn into their homes, this new adventure is flooded with dreams of a life well-lived and a future of unlimited potential.

G-1
At one time, they were serving their country. Once members of the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard, now they wear jumpsuits and

Signal 35 Fund
Signal 35—Officer needs assistance. It’s a call you hope to never hear—when the rescuers need rescuing. Not only are hundreds of U.S. families impacted each

Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
On July 18th-20th, 2023, a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will examine all aspects of the Clay County

MAN ARRESTED FOR 2ND-DEGREE MURDER IN CONNECTION WITH JUNE 10 SHOOTING DEATH
Orange Park, FL – On June 10, 2023, John Thigpen was arrested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Robbery-Homicide Unit in connection with the

We Are Family
A gentle breeze stirs the massive American flag hoisted high above the street by local fire departments, and, one by one, vehicles navigate through a

A Strong Leader Who Continues To Keep Clay Safe
Over the past several months, we have enjoyed introducing you to some incredible members and teams of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. From the dogs

THE NEWBIES
In the natural course of events, employees retire, move on to other jobs, and (sadly) occasionally succumb to health issues or trauma. In law enforcement,

287(g) Steering Committee
In accordance with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office’s agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and in conjunction with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, notice

When it’s Time to Say Goodbye
We understand that, sadly, dying is a part of living. Some have said that the moment we are born, we begin a journey that takes