Mission

The mission of the Berks County Sheriff's Office is to promote a safe environment for our community.

About Sheriff's Office

The Berks County Sheriff's Office is staffed with 107 full-time employees, operates a fleet of 30 vehicles and occupies three floors of the Berks County Courthouse. The office is responsible for elements of criminal court, civil court, enforcement of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and Motor Vehicle Code, and has a licensing issuance and enforcement function. The office service area not only includes all of Berks County but is often required to travel the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the entire United States. The office services tens of thousands of civil customers in the county and handles over 12,000 criminal defendants each year. The Sheriff's Office is organized into 6 Divisions: Civil, Court, Patrol, Central Booking, K-9 and Warrants.

Berks County Sheriff Eric J. Weaknecht says his office has received numerous complaints recently that phone scammers have tried to pose as sheriff personnel to obtain money.

Sheriff Weaknecht wants the public to know his office will never call and ask for money.

Sheriff Weaknecht has these tips for Berks County residents.

*Under no circumstances should a resident ever provide any personal information by phone when receiving any calls unless the resident personally knows the caller.

*No government agency will ever accept or request payments via gift cards.

*Never provide credit card information, social security number., date of birth, or bank information to anyone.

*Note the telephone number of the caller.

*Disconnect without providing any information to the caller.

*Call the office of the Berks County Sheriff at (610) 478-6240 if a resident has any concerns that he or she may be a wanted person or to inquire if the sheriff’s office has any reason to contact you.

Anyone receiving calls should report the information to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office.

ATTENTION:

Firearm licensing through the Berks County Sheriff's Office can now be completed online by using the link below.

(Note: If your current license is expired use the "NEW License to Carry Application" option)

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