Welcome to the
FRANKLIN COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Scott R. Nichols
120 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Phone: 207-778-2680
Fax: 207-778-9064
Toll Free: 800-773-2680
Farmington, Maine
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MISSION AND VALUES


Our Mission:
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all residents and guests of Franklin County. We accomplish this by delivering professional, responsive, and compassionate law enforcement services that protect life and property, foster community trust, and support collaboration with other local, state, and federal agencies.
Our Patrol Division is committed to being a visible and proactive presence, particularly in rural areas lacking local law enforcement, working tirelessly to prevent crime, respond effectively to calls for service, and engage with the community to address underlying issues and improve quality of life.
The vision of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is to serve as a visible, proactive, and trusted presence across the rural communities of Franklin County—especially in areas without local law enforcement. Through aggressive yet community-minded patrol efforts, our deputies work to deter crime before it occurs and to ensure the safety and peace of those who live in or visit our county.
We are committed to collaborative, problem-solving approaches that address the root causes of crime and social challenges. In partnership with community organizations, health and human services, advocacy groups, and other law enforcement agencies, we strive to improve quality of life and build lasting public trust. Our K-9 teams, recognized among the best in the state, support both local and regional public safety efforts with professionalism and precision.
Grounded in fairness, integrity, and respect for all, we enforce the law impartially and uphold the constitutional rights of every citizen. The Patrol Division reflects the Sheriff’s Office’s core belief: that we are truly “of the people and for the people.”