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Frequently Asked Questions

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About the Desoto County Sheriff's Department

• How can I work for the Sheriff's Department? 
• What's the difference between a sheriff's office and a police department?

Reporting Crimes

• What do I do if I have information regarding possible terrorist activity?
• Why do 9-1-1 operators ask so many questions?
• How can I be a good witness?
• How do I report a break-in in progress?
• What's unsual about calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone?
• How can I report crime tips?

911 Dispatch Information

• Why do 9-1-1 operators ask so many questions?
• What's unusual about calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone?
• Can I call 911 to ask the dispatcher for a phone number?
• What is an emergency?
• How do I get a burn permit?

Arrest and Jail Information

• How do I send money to an inmate in jail?
• How do I visit someone in jail?
• What's the difference between jail and prison?
• How do I bail or bond someone out of jail?
• How can I get a refund for a cash bond that I've posted?
• How do I know if someone has an outstanding warrant for arrest?

Tickets, Reports, and Permits

• How do I obtain a copy of an arrest record, a background check, an event report or a call for service report?
• How do I get a restraining order?
• What do I do if I get a ticket?
• My license tag was stolen. Now what?
• How do I get a permit for a concealed handgun?

Other FAQs

• What is a charge?
• What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
• What is the difference between a sexual offender and a predator?

Safety Tips

• Child Safety Seat Requirements