Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at the Barnstable County Sheriffβs Office.
14.02.2026 13:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@barnstablesheriff.bsky.social
Cape Cod's Regional Public Safety Partner
Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at the Barnstable County Sheriffβs Office.
14.02.2026 13:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Today we celebrated the first GED graduation ceremony of 2026 inside the Barnstable County Correctional Facility. Three men obtained their GED diplomas and a fourth was able to get his high school diploma thanks to leg work by Director of Education Greg Carbone. #secondchances
12.02.2026 17:58 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks for all the interest in our Public Safety Explorers Program. We are booked for February, but stay tuned for information about the next one in April. #PublicSafety #YouthLeadership
11.02.2026 17:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Emergency Comms Center answers emergency calls 24/7. We are the first, first responders, connecting you with the help you need!
06.02.2026 14:20 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Happy Black History Month! When we know and honor our history, we light the way forward and gain the wisdom to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
02.02.2026 14:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0At the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office, we know that scams are on the rise. Protect to your data!
29.01.2026 17:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0From the team at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Regional Emergency Communication Center - Tips to remember when you are dealing with a lot of snow:
1. Keep exhaust vents clear
2. Shovel safely
3. Clear fire hydrants - every second counts.
Much gratitude to our dedicated staff at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office and to all public safety and public works employees tackling this storm. #dispatchservices #essentialworkers #stormyweather #PublicSafety #publicworks #snow #capecodlife
25.01.2026 21:25 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We are still accepting applications for the Public Safety Explorers Program on our website www.bsheriff.net
If your 10 to 14-year-old has shown interest in public safety, we offer a fun and enriching program during the Feb. school vacation in Hyannis #youthdevelopment #CapeCodPublicSafety
In the current tumultuous times, Dr. King's words remind us that our greatest strength is how we treat one another. We strive to serve and work in our community with respect, fairness, and compassion for all - today and every day.
19.01.2026 12:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We are thankful for all our law enforcement partners.
09.01.2026 16:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Barnstable County Sheriff Donna Buckley is cooperating fully and constructively with the state Inspector General's investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs.
βI believe accountability is not something to resist, itβs something to do well,β she said in a statement.
www.wbur.org/news/2026/01...
Teens and tweens interested in public safety work may sign up now for this popular and enriching program held during the winter school break by the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office.
08.01.2026 21:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Officer Stephen LaPorta of the Uxbridge Police Department was killed in the line of duty while assisting a motorist early this morning in icy conditions on Route 146. This is a tragic reminder that law enforcement officers put themselves at risk every day to protect their communities.
07.01.2026 22:02 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nine members of the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office Recruit Class of 2004-01 are celebrating 22 years! Thank you Deputy Mike Burke, Major Kevin Fernandes, Deputy Blaise Cabral, Deputy Paul Grady, Deputy Joe Gorgone, Lt. Mark Lynch, Deputy Amanda Pettiglio, Major Ken Shaffer and Lt. Jay Vermette.
06.01.2026 22:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office runs a Regional Emergency Communications Center that handles 9-1-1 calls and fire/EMS dispatch for 10 Cape Cod communities and 13 fire departments. Looking back at 2025, the numbers show how much we have grown. Stay safe and have a wonderful 2026.
06.01.2026 18:56 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0K9 Nemo and Comfort Dog Nix move at different speeds for the wrapping paper challenge. What's your favorite attempt?
#k9 #holidaypets #capecod #lawenforcement #dogchristmas #corrections #giftwrap #christmasphotoshoot #dog #germanshepherd #lab
Comfort dog Nix found ways to be helpful during a CPR First Responder Retraining class at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office. #nicpics #CPR #FirstResponders #capecodpublicsafety
18.12.2025 21:28 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0On the first day of Hanukkah, we woke to news of another mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia. Yesterday in Rhode Island two people were killed, at least eight more wounded and countless others traumatized at a shooting at Brown. We can do better.
14.12.2025 21:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Nauset Regional Middle School Sixth Grade Poet Molly Boston McLaughlin read her poem at the Barnstable County Human Rights Commission International Human Rights Day. Congratulations to everyone who received awards for their human rights work today.
10.12.2025 21:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Every year, the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office staff comes through for kids!
08.12.2025 18:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Barnstable County Sheriff's officers had a joyful day participating in the Police Athletic League of Cape Cod Inc.'s Shop with a Cop at the Falmouth Walmart with the Mashpee Police Department and the Falmouth Police Department. We are grateful for the opportunity to build positive relationships!
07.12.2025 00:59 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Skilled Purposeβs instructors are training incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Sheriffβs Officeβs Bridge Center in carpentry. The instructors are experienced professionals like Joe Gregory. Sober since 1997! A carpenter his whole life.
03.12.2025 18:26 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thanks to all of our Cape Cod public safety partners for your hard work in November. #capecodpublicsafety, #telecommunications #dispatcherlife #capecodliving
01.12.2025 21:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Bring joy with a toy. We would love to see you at The Bridge Center this week!
01.12.2025 17:33 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This week, the first group of incarcerated individuals began a new vocational carpentry course designed and taught by Skilled Purpose at the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Bridge Center.
We are proud to partner with the The Michael English House on this program.