Wauchula / Florida / United States
The Hardee County Sheriffs Office is the law enforcement branch of the county government. One of the primary objectives of the sheriffs office is to provide a safe, secure community environment for all residents. The sheriffs office serves the community by protecting life and property, preserving peace and order, preventing and detecting crime, managing the county jail, enforcing all laws and ordinances and promoting the safe, efficient use of the countys streets and highways. The Hardee County Sheriffs Office consists of many specialized divisions, including criminal investigations, narcotics investigations, SWAT, uniform patrol, crime scene, warrants, civil and the corrections or jail division. The mission of the Hardee County Sheriffs Office is to enhance the quality of life in Hardee County by working cooperatively with the public and within the frame work of the United States Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment. Located in Wauchula, Fla., Hardee County Sheriff is a government-owned company that employs nearly 125 people.
