The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is a professional and progressive organization dedicated to providing quality public safety services to the citizens of Lincoln County and our visitors. The men and women of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office are committed to providing quality customer service while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

This website is designed to provide you with information about your Sheriff's Office and the services we offer, including how to protect yourself and your family.

We hope you enjoy our website and find it useful. If you have any comments or suggestions on improving the website, please contact us.

Sheriff Dennis L. Dotson

• NEW! The Jail Visiting Rules Have Changed Jail Visitation Rules
• NEW! We Are Hiring!!! See our current openings - Join Our Team.
• NEW! Join Us! View our 13-minute Recruitment Video.
• NEW! Tip of the Week: Aggressive Driving
• Animal Shelter Adoption Outreach - Newport West Coast Bank on the 2nd Friday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information, contact the Animal Shelter at 541-265-6610
• Media: See our latest media releases.
• Apply for a scholarship from the Sheriff's Posse!
• Check out our Animal Services & Shelter Division. There are lots of cats and dogs that need loving homes.