General Info

The Watauga County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the citizens of Watauga County, N.C.,. It offers services for handgun purchase permits, concealed weapon permits and employment background check fingerprinting. The Watauga County Sheriff's Office operates a detention center that supports several community work service programs. The office also undertakes cases related to sex offenses, cyber crime complaints, fraud, identity theft, street crime, bomb disposal and polygraph operations. The Watauga County Sheriff's Office offers bike patrol, case reporting and investigation and emergency readiness services. It is located in Boone, N.C.