Sworn Statement

During the winter, Collier County’s population swells as more than a million visitors and seasonal residents come to town. More people means more calls for service, more traffic crashes, and more large public events. In this episode we’re looking at how the Collier County Sheriff’s Office overcomes the challenges of our winter season while continuing to keep everyone safe.

In this special mini episode of Sworn Statement, CCSO Media Relations Specialist Brian Barcelo speaks with members of our North Naples District to tak a deeper look at how our patrol deputies plan to keep our communities safe on Halloween night.

It's Halloween Week! And in this special mini episode of Sworn Statement, CCSO Media Relations Specialist Brian Barcelo speaks with Youth Relations Sgt. Karen Eggleston who has a host of Halloween safety tips to share.  

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is committed to helping and protecting the youth of our community. As part of that mission, CCSO aids kids and families who are struggling through our delinquency prevention services. The goal is to mentor troubled youth and help them choose the right path to better their lives and prevent crime in the future. In this episode we talk to the lieutenant of our Del...

From microscopic DNA to large stolen vehicles, the evidence of a crime can take any shape or form. At CCSO, we have more than 300,000 items in our Property & Evidence Bureau. Where is it all held? How long is it kept? What are some of the more unique items? What’s the oldest piece of evidence? And what happens to high-liability items like guns, drugs and cash? In this episode two Property &amp...

If you’ve seen any of the CSI television series, you’re familiar with Crime Scene Investigators. But how accurate are those TV shows? Is what you see on the screen the same as what CSIs actually do at a crime scene or in the lab? In this episode we interview two Crime Scene Investigators from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office to find out.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has a deputy in every one of our public schools – plus some private and charter schools – protecting more than 46,000 students each day. These Youth Relations Deputies are more than just law enforcement officers. They’re counselors, mentors, teachers, confidants, and sometimes even nurses and mechanics. In this episode we describe all that a YRD does, why it mat...

We’re closing out our spring season with some summer safety tips for the warm months ahead: How can you keep your home safe when on vacation? What should you talk to your kids about if they’re staying home this summer? And with kids out of school we’re going to see more e-bikes – how can riders and drivers help avoid accidents? Plus we tell you all about Sheriff Rambosk’s Summerfest activities for...

In the final episode of our series about CCSO’s patrol districts, we’re looking at District 8. This district includes Immokalee and Ave Maria, plus huge swaths of commercial farmland. Listen to find out how deputies protect and serve these two growing towns plus more than 500 square miles of mostly rural land.

Up next in our look at the CCSO patrol districts we dive into District 5. This district, the southern part of Collier County, is the largest of our districts at 1,123 square miles. Plus, it includes two municipalities, two national parks and two state parks. Listen to find out how deputies handle the issues that arise in District 5, including missing persons, wildfires, wildlife encounters, and pa...

In our latest of our series exploring CCSO’s patrol districts, we look at District 4. This district, which includes Golden Gate Estates, has a lot of land and a lot of people. And it’s rapidly growing – Collier County is expanding eastward, with new neighborhoods and businesses popping up all the time. Listen to find out how our deputies patrol this unique district

Next up in our look at Collier County through CCSO’s patrol districts, we explore East Naples. District 3 is full of busy streets that seem to be getting busier. It also includes CCSO headquarters and our Emergency Communications Center. Listen to find out how our deputies patrol some of the busiest roads in the county, how the boom in construction has affected the area, and how they fight theft a...

On this season of our podcast Sworn Statement, we’re looking at the six patrol districts that make up CCSO’s jurisdiction. In the latest episode we explore District 2. It includes Golden Gate City, an area packed with people and traffic. District 2 also includes some of North Naples, a bit of East Naples, and 30 miles of I-75. Listen now to find out what makes District 2 unique and what our deputi...

On this season of CCSO’s Sworn Statement podcast we’re looking at Collier County through the eyes of our deputies by exploring the areas they patrol. We live in one of the most diverse locations in the world, and the men and women of CCSO protect and secure all 2,305 square miles of it. This season we’re looking at the six patrol districts that make up our jurisdiction, giving you a better insight...

It’s the holiday season, and Sheriff Kevin Rambosk wants to help you stay safe while shopping. In this episode, CCSO’s Crime Prevention unit tells you how to protect yourself and your belongs while getting gifts – whether you’re shopping at stores, buying online, or having gifts delivered to your home.

CCSO’s Victim Advocacy Unit provides support and crisis care for survivors of crime. Within that unit is our Senior Services group that specializes in protecting aging adults and providing resources to caregivers. In this episode, find out how our Senior Advocates keep these vulnerable people safe, and how the Collier County Sheriff’s Office helps families prevent their loved ones from going missi...

Prevention, intervention, treatment, wellness. That's the philosophy of the Collier County Sheriff's Office Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB), which helps people in crisis resulting from mental illness or substance use struggles. In this episode members of our BHB describe how CCSO is addressing mental health in our community by providing support and resources to those who need it.

Are e-bikes allowed on the road? What about e-scooters? Are helmets required? Are there different rules for different types of e-bikes? How can we make the roads safer for both riders and drivers? In this episode we break down all the rules and regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motos. We’ll also tell you what you need to know to stay safe on one of these electronic modes of transportation,...

You might think of shoplifting as a minor crime, but it can have major impacts. Retail theft causes stores to raise prices for law-abiding citizens. And many times suspects who shoplift go on to commit more serious crimes. In this episode, two members of Retail Theft Unit discuss their efforts to prevent these crimes, how they track down thieves, and why it’s vital to our community.

In this episode we’re exploring one of the essential roles of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, but one most people are unfamiliar with – bailiffs. Bailiffs are vital to the safety and security of our courts. CCSO bailiffs Sgt. Juan Muniz and Cpl. Kevin Dennis join us to explain their jobs, how they work with judges, and why they’re essential in keeping the courts running smoothly. They also ex...

This is the height of hurricane season. More hurricanes have hit Florida in September than in any other month. That includes two of the biggest storm to ever strike Southwest Florida – Irma in 2017, and Ian in 2022. In this episode we look back at Irma and Ian, and discuss what lessons we can learn from them going forward. We'll tell you how to be prepared before and during a hurricane, but also w...

When people go missing, the deputies of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office follow every trail and investigate every lead possible to try to find them. Even if those leads go cold, a missing person case is never closed. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and his deputies are always searching. But what does that search look like? How do our detectives investigate? Where do they look? What tools does CCSO have t...

As we enter hurricane season, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office are prepared to protect our community in any scenario. That’s why CCSO has partnered with the emergency communications team in Charleston, South Carolina. In program that’s one of the first of its kind, CCSO and Charleston will serve as each other’s backups if either 911 system goes down due to a hurricane...

For National Correctional Officers Week, we taking a look at our deputies inside the jails who are responsible for the safety of the inmates. Our Corrections Department’s mission is to create a safer community by effectively managing offenders and providing opportunities for positive change. In this episode, we talk to three Correctional Officers who are doing just that. We’ll tell you what it’s l...

When there’s a large-scale critical incident in Collier County, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk turns to his Emergency Response Team. The ERT is highly trained in tactical response so it can respond to high-risk situations. Originally started for crowd safety at large gatherings, the ERT has evolved into a multi-purpose, do-it-all team that can respond to any situation to protect the people of Collier Count...