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Our mission is to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors of Cleveland County by providing competent and professional Law Enforcement Services, Detention Facilities, and clear, effective Communication Services, while working in partnership with our citizens to develop policing services to meet the unique needs of the community, while ensuring fairness, equal treatment and protection to all.
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🎉 Happy New Year from Sheriff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office! 🎉
As we welcome 2026, we want to thank the citizens of Cleveland County for your trust and support. Our mission remains clear: to maintain a high quality of life for all residents and visitors by providing professional law enforcement, detention, and communication services. We will continue working in partnership with our community to meet your unique needs while ensuring fairness, equal treatment, and protection for all.
On behalf of the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
— Sheriff Alan Norman & the CCSO Team
🎄 Merry Christmas from Sheriff Alan Norman and the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office 🎄
“As we celebrate this joyous season, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Cleveland County. Your trust and partnership make our community a safe and welcoming place for all. May your holidays be filled with peace, happiness, and time with loved ones. From all of us at the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!”
— Sheriff Alan Norman & the CCSO Team
🎄 Spreading Christmas Cheer with Shop with a Cop! 🎁
Last Friday, we were honored to join in this year’s Shop with a Cop event, where 17 amazing kids had the chance to shop alongside local law enforcement officers and make the season brighter for families in our community.
We’re grateful to the Boiling Springs Police Department for organizing such a meaningful day and to all the agencies and businesses that made this possible. It was truly inspiring to see the teamwork and generosity that make Cleveland County a wonderful place to live and work.
📸 Check out some of our favorite moments!
#ShopWithACop #CommunityStrong #GivingBack #ChristmasSpirit #ClevelandCounty
🎄 More Favorite Gifts!
Part 2 is here! 🌟 We asked CCSO members about their favorite Christmas gifts, and the answers keep coming! 🎁 Which one is your favorite? Comment below!
#CCSOChristmas #HolidayFavorites #GiftJoy
👏 Congratulations to our newest BLET graduates! 👏
Tonight we proudly celebrate four cadets: Blake, Cabrera, Hatcher, and Smith who have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving others have prepared them for this next chapter in their careers.
We are grateful for their perseverance and excited to see the positive impact they will make in our community. Their journey is just beginning, and we are proud to stand behind them every step of the way. 🎉👮♂️👮♀️
#BLETGraduates #LawEnforcement #CommunityStrong #Dedication #Service #CCSO
📬✨ Today, we received beautiful handmade Christmas cards from the talented students at Fallston Elementary School. Their creativity and kindness truly brightened our day. Thank you, FES students, for spreading Christmas cheer and warmth. Your thoughtfulness means a great deal to us! 💌🎄
#ThankYouFES #ChristmasJoy #CommunityKindness #ShelbyNC
🌟 We`re Hiring: Domestic Violence Victim Services Assistant 🌟
The Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office is looking for a compassionate and dedicated professional to support victims of domestic violence. In this role, you`ll provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and help connect victims with vital resources like counseling, medical care, legal aid, and social services.
You`ll work closely with law enforcement, review police reports, reach out to victims, and attend court proceedings to offer guidance and advocacy every step of the way.
What we`re looking for:
A candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, preferably in Social Work or Psychology, and ideally one year of experience in human services, counseling, or the criminal justice field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
If you`re passionate about making a difference and supporting survivors, we encourage you to apply!
📍 Location: Cleveland County Sheriff`s Office, Shelby, NC
📅 Apply Today
🔗 www.sheriffclevelandcounty.com/careers/
#NowHiring #DomesticViolenceAwareness #VictimAdvocate #ClevelandCountyNC #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Firearm Discovered in Vehicle at Crest Middle School
Cleveland County, NC
Today, January 7, 2026, deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a firearm seen inside a vehicle parked in the parking lot of Crest Middle School.
The School Resource Officer and other deputies immediately began an investigation and quickly determined that the vehicle belonged to a Cleveland County Schools employee. Due to the location and circumstances, the situation initially raised concerns about the possibility of unauthorized individuals being present on school grounds. As a precaution, deputies worked closely with school administrators to ensure the continued safety of students and staff.
The firearm was seized, and the employee was interviewed as part of the investigation. Following a review of the facts and circumstances with the District Attorney’s Office, prosecution in this matter was declined.
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office takes all matters involving school safety extremely seriously. Weapons on school property, whether intentional or unintentional, pose significant safety concerns and are thoroughly investigated. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to working closely with Cleveland County Schools to maintain a safe learning environment and to ensure swift and appropriate responses to any situation that could threaten the safety of students, staff, or visitors. ... See MoreSee Less
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