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Sheriff’s Office Modifies Law Enforcement Center Public Lobby Access

Published: 12/11/2020

For More Information Contact:

Lieutenant Shawn Castano, 845-486-3800

Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office will be modifying in-person lobby access to all Civil Bureau, Pistol Permit Bureau and Records Bureau services at the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Center.

Effective Monday, December 14, 2020, in-person lobby access to the Civil Bureau, Pistol Permit Bureau and Records Bureau will be by appointment only between 8:00am and 3:45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. There will be no in-person lobby access to these services on Wednesdays, however, staff will be available to assist you by phone or email.

For all Civil Bureau matters, call 845-486-3840. For all Pistol Permit Bureau matters call 845-486-3883 or 845-486-3896. For all Records Bureau matters, call 845-486-3810.

This modified lobby access does not impact law enforcement services. Deputy Sheriffs are available to assist you in our lobby or throughout Dutchess County 24-hours a day. For police assistance call 845-486-3800.