Sheriff's Office

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1753, with the Sheriff as the only officer. The Sheriff’s Office now consists of a total of 207 employees of which 121 are Full-time and 20 are Part-time law enforcement officers with 50 Full-time civilian and 16 part-time civilian staff. This civilian number includes Detention Officers with no power of arrest. During 2003, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the J. Stannard Baker Award, a national award for outstanding achievement in highway safety. 

Mission 

To Provide professional law enforcement to the citizens of Rowan County, North Carolina through efficient and effective methods. This mission encompasses functions of courthouse security, civil process, operation of detention facility, investigations and community patrol.

Fingerprints

Make an appointment to get your fingerprints taken. It is by appointment and for Rowan County residents only, please call 704-216-8700. The price is $10 cash and must be paid in correct change. A government issued ID with address is required. You will have to reschedule if you are more than 15 minutes late.

  1. Annual Shop with a Cop Program

    The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office welcomes the opportunity to work with families in our community, especially those with underprivileged children who may not have the same opportunities as other children, and Shop with a Cop is one of those opportunities. Read on...

  2. Press Release: Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Special Armor

    Rowan County Sheriff’s Office K9s Kantor, Echo, Fanta, Junior and Rex will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Read on...
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Sheriff's Office Documents

  1. 20th Anniversary of Booze It and Lose It (PDF)
  2. How to Respond When an Active Shooter is in Your Vicinity (PDF)
  3. NC Sex Offender Laws (PDF)
  4. Scams and Frauds (PDF)

Firearm Laws

  1. Most Common Firearms Law Questions (PDF)
  2. NC Firearm Laws December 2015 (PDF)