Ontario County Sheriff

Sheriff

Philip C. Povero

74 Ontario Street

Canandaigua, New York 14424

In Case Of Emergency, Dial 911

Click here for our non-emergency numbers

Undersheriff

David C. Tillman

There is 1 upcoming Sheriff's Sale - Click name below for details

Jim's Pro Shop - Please note the date has changed to May 2nd

Read about New York State's "Move Over Law"

The Sheriff's Office building is undergoing renovations to replace the 9-1-1 Center. Be advised that the Records division and most administrative offices have moved to the Jail in Hopewell. The Civil Office has returned to 74 Ontario St. Telephone numbers have not changed. Click here for directions from the Sheriff's Office to the Jail

Click here to add your cell phone or other "non-traditional" phone to be called in the event of a community notification alert. Our system can only place calls to traditional "land-line" phones unless you register your alternative number(s)

Click here for our 2010 annual report

Ontario County Sheriff's Office - Mission Statement

The Office of Sheriff, County of Ontario, will deliver effective and responsive law enforcement services to all citizens of Ontario County in a fair and equitable manner. As an integral part of the Ontario County community, we are committed to communicate with those we serve and to join with them in establishing priorities to enhance the quality of life for the entire community.

The Office of Sheriff, County of Ontario, is dedicated to servicing and protecting the public, in order to make Ontario County a safe place in which to reside, work or travel.

Philip C. Povero, Ontario County Sheriff

Our most commonly asked questions - Click on the links below for the answers:

I witnessed someone driving while using a cell phone, how do I report this?

I witnessed some suspicious activity or a crime (not in progress), how can I anonymously report this?

I witnessed some gang related activity or an occurrence of graffiti, how can I anonymously report this?

How do I obtain a pistol permit?

How do I request a "Property Check" of my house/property?

How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

How do I obtain a Sheriff's ID?

I need my fingerprints taken for an application, can I have this done at the Sheriff's Office?

Want to report a pothole, or other road problem, click here

Click here for upcoming dates and locations for Operation Safe Child