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Welcome to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's
Official Department Website
WELCOME TO MCSO!
~ SHERIFF WELLS
Sheriff Christian "C.D." Wells
SAFETY * INTEGRITY * LEADERSHIP * SERVICE
Serving as the Sheriff of Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Since July 6, 2025
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff strives to achieve our core values of Safety, Integrity, Leadership, and Service. It's is our job to help ensure the safety and welfare of over thousands of Broward County's residents and visitors each day. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is authorized for a 101 sworn positions and 30 non-sworn positions within our explorer's program. The majority of those sworn positions are assigned to the Patrol Operations.
In addition to Patrol Operations, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has many specialized areas. The Office of Human Resources which handles the responsibilities of Recruiting and hiring of qualified Deputies and Support Staff, Managing Employee Compensation and Benefits, Overseeing performance evaluations and disciplinary procedures, Supporting trooper wellness and mental health programs, and Promoting diversity, equity, and Inclusion within the department. Our Bureau of Criminal Investigations & Intelligence Division includes specific programmatic areas related to organized crime, terrorism , domestic security, gangs, criminal interdiction, and criminal analysis. Our Public Relations Division are tasked with the responsibilities of informing our citizens of what's going on within our state. Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the agency's mission and goals. Also, to prepare and manage communications during emergencies or critical incidents to maintain public trust and provide clear information to the public. Fostering relationships with community members and organizations to build trust and promote collaboration between law enforcement and the community, and much more. We also have other specialized units such as Wildlife & Parks, Emergency Response Team, and Field Training Officer.
This helps make up the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, to help ensure your safety and to increase your quality of life.
7.28.2025 MCSO Sheriff Executive Order
By: Dr. Christian D. Wells, Ph.D, Sheriff
July 28, 2025
DR. CHRISTIAN D. WELLS, SHERIFF
July 8, 2025
Dear County of Mecklenburg Citizens,
My name Christian D. Wells, or I’m known for C.D. Wells too. I am your new Sheriff of this outstanding department. It is a true honor to serve as your new Sheriff. I served as the Sheriff of Broward County for 6 months, the Commissioner of Florida Highway Patrol for 3 months after taking the job as Sheriff of BCSO.
There are plans for the department, and those plans will be shared below this message.
- Full Server Revamp.
- Revamp of Department Division(s).
- Recreation of Department Mission & Vision Statement.
- Generate a Department Website.
- Create a New Department Roster.
- Purchase New Equipment for deputies to use while on duty.
- Generate Deputy Code of Ethics.
- Create & Publish Department Rules.
Please understand that this are amazing plans, but they can’t be achieved without the help and support of you towards me, my administration, this department, and most importantly each other.
I look forward to working with you, and moving this department forward to its full potential. :heart:
Signed,
Christian “C.D.” Wells
Sheriff
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office
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