Public Safety

911 Center

The Department of Emergency Response (DoER) oversees County-wide emergency dispatch and communications systems that allow residents to dial 9-1-1 to receive emergency medical, fire, police, or other emergency help from any phone within Tompkins County.

Emergency Preparedness

The Department of Emergency Response offers presentations to community groups and organizations to provide basic information on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters or emergencies

District Attorney

The Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for the promotion of public safety through the prosecution of criminal offenses defined under State law, committed within Tompkins County.

Sheriff's Office

Explore the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and its commitment to community safety. Learn about special programs like Cops Kids and Toys, the Sheriff’s Summer Camp, and access annual reports, activity logs, jail statistics, and more.

Probation

Discover the mission and guiding principles of the Tompkins County Probation and Community Justice Department. Learn how we focus on rehabilitation, public safety, personal responsibility, and providing court services. Explore how to pay restitution or probation fees easily online.