A Message from Sheriff Lanier

Welcome to the Hardee County Sheriff’s office website. I would like to express my sincere
 gratitude to the citizens of Hardee County for their continued support of the men and women
 of the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office. I grew up in Hardee County and have committed 31
 years of my life in the realm of public service to Hardee County. It’s my privilege to command
our well trained and dedicated law enforcement professionals that serve and protect our
community daily. I will do everything necessary to maintain the quality of life in our community
by reducing fear, preventing crime and enforce the law while protecting each individual’s
freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution. Hardee County is located approximately
65 miles southeast of Tampa and southwest of Orlando. The county’s land area is approximately
640 square miles or mostly rural, agricultural land. Hardee County includes the communities of
Bowling Green, Wauchula, Ona and Zolfo Springs. The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of about 28,500 yearly citizens and approximately 11,000 northern visitors and migrant workers.

Please enjoy our web sight and freely make suggestions that may enhance and serve you better.

Arnold Lanier, Sheriff
Hardee County

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NEWS Release    
Juanita Jackson Wright arrested and charged with elderly neglect. For the whole story check out ABC Action News.
 

SCAM ALERT    
A New Medicare Scam has been announced. Take note and pass the info on to those you know... more

News Releases and Alerts            
 New Press Releases on Magazine Sales Scam and Online Shopping... more  

REVERSE 911® is a communications solution that uses a patented combination of database and GIS mapping
technologies to deliver outbound notifications... more

 

 

 Gun Registration - Why Should I?... more

 


 

  Move Over, America
            Protect law enforcement and emergency responders... more

Keeping Kids Safe On The Internet
A 16 page pdf document outlines the steps... more

New Fine Schedule
Hardee County Clerk of Court issues new schedule effective July 1, 2009 ...more

Internet Scam Alert   
Another scam from Nigeria ...more

Civil Fees to Increase July 1, 2009
Check new pricing structure ...more

News Releases and Alerts
Keep up with the news and current events at the Hardee County Sheriff's Office...more

Missing Persons - Local 
Current flyers on missing children and adults from our area...more

Current Arrest Reports
View our current arrest records. Photos may be delayed up to 24 hours...more

Hardee County Sheriff's Office BLOG
Check Out The Our BLOG ...more

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