Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Michael L. Johnson welcomes you to the official website of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office where you will find an overview of the services we provide.

The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office are committed to serving and protecting the people and communities in Shasta County. We encourage you to become acquainted with the services we provide and welcome your comments. If we can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Mission Statement

The members of the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office are committed to improving the quality of life, in partnership with the community we serve, through fair and ethical law enforcement services.

Service with Pride and Excellence

If you have information/tips regarding illegal marijuana grows in Shasta County contact the Marijuana Eradication Team:  shastamet [at] shastacounty.gov (shastamet[at]shastacounty[dot]gov)

New Shasta County Public Warning System (AlertShasta)– Action Needed. Shasta County is transitioning to a new emergency alert and public warning system, AlertShasta. Our previous alerting system, CodeRed, will no longer be used after May 1, 2024. If you have previously signed up with CodeRed and would like to continue to receive alerts, you must register for AlertShasta. Click HERE to register. 

Genesys Protect (formerly known as Zonehaven) is now available in Shasta County. Go to protect.genasys.com, enter your address in the search bar, and make note of what zone you are in. In an emergency, first responders can use this system to quickly notify the public of evacuations and more. Know Your Zone and share the information with your friends and loved ones. 

Ag Pass is a program that provides options for commercial agriculture and livestock operators to access restricted areas following a natural disaster to provide care to essential operational needs and livestock.  For more information on the Shasta County Ag Pass Program  click here.