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Sheriff Carmine Marceno

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S APRIL 2025 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: THE VALUE OF LIGHTING

The list of proactive security measures that can be taken to protect your home and/or business is lengthy. Some are more effective than others. Surprisingly, few of these measures are[…]

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SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S MARCH 2025 FRAUD ALERT: NEVER-ENDING TOLL SCAMS

They seemingly arrive daily. “You have unpaid tolls.” Many of us are now aware of this fraudulent message, but have questions regarding the content. We presented some questions to Joshua[…]

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Today, Sheriff Carmine Marceno attended the Sheriff's Youth Ranch Luncheon alongside CCSO Sheriff Prummell and the amazing staff of the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches. This organization, founded in 1957, has been a tremendous support system for young men and women of Florida and will only get better with the guidance of their new president, Maria Knapp. It is an honor to be a part of cultivating a future filled with resilient citizens of Southwest Florida! ... See MoreSee Less
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April is 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡,, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office is committed to 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 and 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬.🐶 In 2024, 𝐋𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟐,𝟓𝟗𝟑 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, and the Animal Cruelty Task Force received more than 𝟑𝟗𝟎 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 through the animal cruelty portal. Throughout the year, LCSO rescued countless animals from abuse and neglect situations.Sheriff Carmine Marceno maintains a 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨-𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 and will continue to 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our hearts are with Sheriff Adkinson and all of our brothers and sisters with the Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida who are mourning the loss of a dedicated deputy killed in the line of duty yesterday. We extend our sincerest condolences to the entire WCSO family, Deputy May’s family and friends, and the community who is navigating this unimaginable loss. Deputy Will May, your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. — Sheriff Carmine Marceno and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office family ➖💙➖ ... See MoreSee Less
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𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🚘✨ This month is designated to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage safer driving habits. Distracted driving encompasses any activity that takes a driver's attention away from the road, including: 👀 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Taking your eyes off the road 🙌🏼 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Taking your hands off the wheel 👂🏼 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Listening to loud music or talking on the phone 🧠 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Being preoccupied with thoughts or worries 𝙎𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧... 𝙄𝙏 𝘾𝘼𝙉 𝙒𝘼𝙄𝙏. 𝙔𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮!#putthephonedown#avoiddrivingiftired#FocusOnTheRoad ... See MoreSee Less
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LCSO benefits plans are designed to ensure the health, satisfaction and peace of mind for every member of our team as they contribute their knowledge and skills to helping us serve our community. They consist of FRS retirement plans, LCSO Self-Funded Health Insurance Plan along with an employee health clinic and life insurance. In addition, employees begin accruing sick, vacation, and personal time on their first day of employment.

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