Agency Structure
Under the Sheriff there are five (5) distinct operational Bureaus: Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Administration, Special Operations, and Corrections. Each Bureau consists of divisions, sections and units; each has specific functions and responsibilities. In addition, under the Sheriff's direction, the Chief Deputy has direct responsibility for several operational units.
The LCSO serves the entire county, with primary jurisdiction in parts of Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, San Carlos Park, Iona McGregor, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Estero, coastal communities like Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach. Other areas of the county not incorporated fall into the jurisdiction of the Fort Myers or Cape Coral Police departments.
Jurisdiction covers six (6) districts: Alpha (North Fort Myers and parts of Cape Coral), Bravo (mainly Lehigh Acres), Charlie (parts of west Fort Myers and into Cape Coral), Delta (areas south of Fort Myers, including Bonita and San Carlos Park), Echo (portions of South Fort Myers near the Southwest Florida International Airport, includes Gateway), and Gulf (island coastal communities such as Boca Grande and Captiva Island).
Each district has a headquarters. The District Headquarters of the Sheriff's Office are full-service divisions, very similar to small police departments. Each district is open 24 hours a day, and offers the following services:
- Patrol Deputies - Who handle a wide variety of duties, from helping with simple directions to situations, such as murders and hostage-taking.
- Detectives - Who handle all property crimes and misdemeanor cases.
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