Welcome

to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office

On behalf of the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, I am proud to welcome you to our official website. We offer this site to help families of inmates navigate the visitation system, as well as understand the range of clinical and support services we offer all individuals sentenced to our care. Our website will also keep you up to date on recent and upcoming Sheriff's Office activities; provide you with an overview of the services we offer to the community; and inform you on how public safety in the county is enhanced through our collaboration with other local agencies.

We provide information on our divisions and operations so that the taxpayers and citizens of Franklin County can understand the work we do and the positive impact this Office has on every community in the county.

On this site you can explore career opportunities at the Sheriff's Office and apply for a job by using the downloadable employment application. Most importantly, you have the opportunity to learn about your Sheriff's Office and the important role our Officers and staff play in creating a safer, more secure Franklin County.

Here at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, we are committed to protecting and serving all of Franklin County.

Quick Links

Visiting an Inmate
Inmate Mail
Careers
Regional Dog Control

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit is proud to serve all towns in Franklin County

Events like the Sheriff's Annual Golf Outing, Jail Break 5K Road Race, and various FCSO hockey tournaments have raised thousands of dollars for local charities

A Gator Ride with Sheriff Donelan at Jail Break 2012

Pride...   Integrity...   Commitment...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office believes that giving back to the community is part of the job.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office Training Division, in collaboration with other neighboring Sheriffs' Offices, oversees a nine-week Officer Training Academy

    News & Events

    Patrick Dowd stands outside the Franklin County House of Correction on Elm Street in Greenfield, where he leads writing classes for inmates as his senior year community service project. (Recorder photo/Paul Franz)

    Helping Inmates Find Their Voices

    03/05/2013 - Patrick Dowd of Greenfield is a senior at The Academy of Charlemont.  He leads writing classes for inmates as his senior year community service project. Read more …

    Jay Gonzalez, Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance, at the newly opened Regional Dog Control and Adoption Center. Behind him is Sheriff Chris Donelan and Shelter Director Leslee Colucci of the Sheriff ’s Dept. Recorder Photo/Paul Franz

    FCSO Opens Regional Dog Shelter

    11/08/2012 - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Regional Dog Control and Adoption Center officially opened Wednesday with state officials touting the benefits of such shared municipal services. Jay Gonzalez, secretary of the state Executive Office for Administration and Finance, attended the grand opening of the shelter, established in part with state money through his office. Read more …

    “Crooks” Clayton Brunette, Mike Forbes and Garry Krinsky mug for the camera in front of the old jail building at the Franklin County House of Corrections in Greenfield. Recorder photo/Trish Crapo

    Jail Break 5K Run, Damp and Fast

    10/15/2012 - The grey skies and cold drizzle might have been helpful in masking a prisoner’s escape, but for runners in the annual Jail Break 5K foot race, it mostly meant wet shoes. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office's sixth annual race drew a crowd of runners and walkers to the staging area in the jail parking lot despite the morning’s cold and intermittent rain. Read more …

    Sheriff Chris Donelan and GCC President Bob Pura award certificates to inmates at the Franklin County House of Correction during a recent graduation ceremony.

    Franklin Sheriff's Office Chosen to Join National Reentry Initiative

    09/07/2012 - Transition from Jail to Community is not just a concept; it is the title of a national reentry initiative that has selected the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office as its newest partner. Read more …

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