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WELCOME TO THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEBSITE

Our mission is to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors of Cleveland County by providing competent and professional Law Enforcement Services, Detention Facilities, and clear, effective Communication Services, while working in partnership with our citizens to develop policing services to meet the unique needs of the community, while ensuring fairness, equal treatment and protection to all. 

OUR SERVICES

Detention

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division consists of two facilities, the Cleveland County Detention Center and the Law Enforcement Detention Center. Both facilities are manned twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Law Enforcement

The Patrol Division's primary responsibility is to respond to calls for service in the unincorporated areas and small municipalities of the 485 square mile county. This responsibility includes conducting preliminary criminal investigations and the enforcement of North Carolina General Statutes. These services are offered twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Civil Services

The Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office currently falls under the command of the Administrative Captain. This unit is responsible for the service and execution of various processes issued by and for the Courts of North Carolina.

Court Security

Court security is an essential function of the Sheriff's Office. These officers maintain the security of the courtrooms by serving as bailiffs during court sessions. They are also responsible for serving warrants, manning the X-ray machine and metal detectors, which are located at the front door of the courthouse.

Victim Services

Our mission is to improve our community by working to meet the varying needs of crime victims, protecting the rights of victims, and providing a safe place for victims to receive support, education, and appropriate referrals. Victims of crime respond to trauma in different ways and have different needs.

Training and Recruitment

The Sheriff’s Office hires highly motivated men and women who enjoy working with the public. We emphasize training and skill development well in excess of State certification requirements. Each new deputy is required to go through a comprehensive field training for a minimum of 12 weeks.

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National Student-Athlete Day | April 6 🏅

Today, we are celebrating National Student-Athlete Day by recognizing the many members of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office who spent their high school or college years balancing academics 📚, athletics 🏈🏀⚽🎾⚾, and the hard work that comes with both.

The discipline, teamwork, leadership, and determination developed on the field, court, track, and beyond continue to show up every day in the work they do serving our community 💪⭐.

Thank you to all of our CCSO team members who shared their student-athlete photos with us 📸. Your dedication then and now makes a difference.

Once a teammate, always a teammate 👟.

#NationalStudentAthleteDay #CCSO #StudentAthlete #Teamwork #Leadership #PublicService #ClevelandCountySheriffsOffice
Happy Easter from Sheriff Alan Norman and everyone at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.

We hope this day brings you renewed hope, peace, and the joy of new beginnings. May your homes be filled with blessings and your hearts with gratitude.

Have a safe and wonderful Easter Sunday!
🚨 Now Hiring: Highly Specialized Talent 🚨
April 1st Recruitment Announcement

The Sheriff's Office is excited to announce a brand-new hiring initiative aimed at recruiting only the most elite candidates.

We are now accepting applications from individuals with the following critical skills:

• Proven ability to chase squirrels without getting distracted
• Expert-level dramatic sunglasses removal
• Strong knowledge of the difference between “your” and “you’re”
• Must be willing to work alongside officers who take donut selection very seriously

Successful applicants will join our top-tier team effective immediately… or as soon as we stop laughing.

Happy April Fools’ Day from all of us at the Sheriff's Office!
Stay safe and keep your sense of humor handy today.

#AprilFools #SheriffsOffice #CommunityHumor #LawEnforcementLife #JustForFun
Got shorted, ripped, or bought something that definitely was not what your dealer promised at 3 a.m.?

Contact the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.

Think of us as your local complaint department.

Anonymous tips are always welcome.
We’re proud to cheer on our incredible members of the Sheriff’s Office as they participate in the Cleveland Cup today!

Their teamwork, dedication, and community spirit are on full display, and we’re excited to support them as they represent our office in this great local tradition.

Good luck to all the teams. Let’s bring home the Cup! 🏆💙

#ClevelandCup #CommunityStrong #SheriffsOfficeProud #TeamworkInAction #ClevelandCounty
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⛳️ LAST SPOT AVA

⛳️ LAST SPOT AVAILABLE! STAR Golf Tournament – Final Chance to Register!

There is ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT in the tournament!

The QR code is now closed for registrations, but you can still secure the final spot by contacting Lt. Travis Lee directly.

📅 Date: April 25, 2026
📍 Location: Deer Brook Golf Club

All proceeds benefit STAR Camp, helping us send kids to camp FREE of charge and give them unforgettable experiences like a trip to Carowinds Theme Park! 🎢✨

A huge THANK YOU to Deer Brook Golf Club and our corporate sponsors, Law Offices of Delton Barnes and iOps360, for their support!

📞 To register for the final spot, contact: Lt. Travis Lee @ 704‑692‑2954

#stargolftournament #lastspot #GolfForACause #supportstarcamp #CommunityStrong #DeerBrookGolf #MakeADifference
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 📞💛

As we wrap up National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sheriff Alan Norman, along with the deputies and detention officers of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, would like to thank our amazing telecommunicators for the work they do every single day.

These men and women are the first voice you hear in an emergency. They gather critical information, calm callers during stressful moments, and help ensure our deputies and first responders have what they need to keep our community safe. Their dedication and professionalism make a difference on every call.

To our telecommunicators, thank you for your service, your commitment, and the important role you play in keeping Cleveland County safe. We appreciate you more than you know.

#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #ThankYou #CCSO #ClevelandCountyNC #FirstOnTheLine
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Events ☕🚓💙

Join the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office for three Coffee With CCSO events as we recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. These gatherings offer a relaxed chance to meet deputies, ask questions, and build stronger relationships one cup of coffee at a time. Our CCSO Victim Services Team will also be present at each location to honor and support victims of crime in Cleveland County.

Event schedule:
•Tuesday, April 21 (11 AM to 1 PM): Pioneer Coffee Company, 108 E Warren Street in Shelby. The Cleveland County Abuse Prevention Council will join us.

•Wednesday, April 22 (9 AM to 11 AM): Hive Coffee, 203 W Warren Street in Shelby.

•Thursday, April 23 (11 AM to 1 PM): Imperial Mercantile - Gold Medusa Coffee Co., 138 W Mountain Street in Kings Mountain. The Kings Mountain Police Department will join us.

Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member. Everyone is encouraged to attend. 🤝

#ClevelandCountySheriff #CCSO #CoffeeWithCCSO #NCVRW2026 #VictimServices #CommunityFirst #ClevelandCounty #LawEnforcementCommunity
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Happy Thursday, Clev

Happy Thursday, Cleveland County! ☀️🚔

As spring weather settles in, more people are getting outside, enjoying the sunshine, and getting back into their daily routines. Your Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone of a simple but important safety tip:

• Always keep your vehicle locked, even at home.
• Remove or hide valuables such as bags, electronics, and spare keys.
• Park in well‑lit areas whenever possible.

Taking a few quick steps can help prevent crimes of opportunity and keep our community safer.

Your CCSO is always here for you. Stay safe and enjoy this beautiful Thursday!

#CCSO #ClevelandCountyNC #CommunitySafety #LockItOrLoseIt #SpringSafety
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CHECK OUT OUR MOBILE APP

We now have a new app for your smartphone! Click on the link below the flyer to watch our video on Facebook!

View The Introduction Video

Links to download the app:

Apple App Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cleveland-county-nc-sheriff/id1509080872

Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ocv.clevelandCountyNCSheriff

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JOIN OUR TEAM

If you have the desire to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and your community through excellent customer service, good judgment, and integrity, then you should join our team today!

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