The Santa Cruz County Sheriff s Office is a part of the government of Santa Cruz County in Arizona. The office is a law enforcement agency that works for the protection of citizens and properties. It administers several crime prevention programs and performs search and rescue operations. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff s Office participates in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The office operates a jail that houses more than 50 inmates. Its canine unit provides narcotic detection and criminal tracking services. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff s Office participates in various community events and programs. The office s communications center offers fire, emergency and medical dispatch solutions.