Charlotte, County

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency that prevents loss of lives, injuries and property damage. It supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office maintains a civilian police academy that organizes a variety of community, youth and neighborhood watch programs. The office also operates a communication center that maintains a multichannel police system and provides communication services for police, fire and emergency medical assistance. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office maintains a location Punta Gorda, Fla.

The Charlotte County Facilities Department is responsible for the proper maintenance, operation and renovation of buildings, grounds and associated systems. The department also offers custodial care and fleet services. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and public works contracting laws. The Charlotte County Facilities Department serves employees and the public. The department is also responsible for master planning and recovery initiatives. It has worked on fire stations, hurricane recovery, capital improvement and public works projects. The department provides planning, design and construction services to alter and build facilities. The Charlotte County Facilities Department is a division of the Charlotte County Government and is located in Port Charlotte, Fla.