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

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

Click here for our 2008 annual report

The Ontario County Safety Council is now accepting nominations for 2009 safety awards,

the nomination form is available here.

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 some suspicio us 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 our upcoming dates and locations for Safe Child ID's

Alarm Companies or Businesses can now enter/update your information on-line