Yuma County Sheriff’s Office
Welcome to the official web site of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office in Yuma, Arizona. It is our goal to keep the citizens of Yuma County informed on the current news and events of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office as well as provide information about the services we provide to area residents and visitors.Our Mission
The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to maintain the public safety in Yuma County by enforcing all applicable laws; educating youth about responsible conduct; and providing fair and impartial service to all residents of Yuma County. The mission is reflected by the Sheriff’s Office motto of “Dedicated to Service.”
Administration Bureau
The Administration Bureau provides support services to the Detention and Patrol Bureaus in such critical areas as Finance, Payroll, Records, Human Resources and Civil Processing.
Detention Bureau
The Yuma County Detention Center is a maximum security facility designed to receive, process and house inmates awaiting trial and in different phases of the criminal justice system.
Patrol Bureau
The Patrol Bureau is located at the YCSO Main Office, with four substations throughout Yuma County. The Foothills Substation is the only substation manned on a full-time basis.Press Releases
Following are recently issued press releases:
- 07/21/2026: L2 Sex Offender Notification - George Howard James
- 07/21/2026: L3 Sex Offender Notification - Dennis Alan Knight
- 07/21/2026: L2 Sex Offender Notification - David Robert Thomas Jr.
- 07/21/2026: L3 Sex Offender Notification - Jose Luis Torres
- 07/20/2026: L3 Sex Offender Notification - Antonio Espindola
Public Notices
Sheriff's Civil Auctions & Sales
- Sheriffs Notice of Sale of Real Property on Execution
Case Number: S1400CV202501075
Date/Time of Sale: August 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Location of Sale: Entrance of the Yuma County Superior Court Building at 250 W. 2nd Street, Yuma, Arizona 85364
Click link to print notice: Case Number S1400CV202501075/Sheriff's Notice of Sale of Real Property on Execution (PDF)
For more information, contact the YCSO Civil Department at (928) 783-6274
Posted: 07/23/2026
YCSO Retirement System
- PSPRS Local Board Meeting - 05/29/2026: Notice & Agenda
Date Posted: 05/26/2026
