Various information, including information about registered sex and violent offenders living in the county under the sheriff's jurisdiction, can be found on the department's Web site at www.sequoyahcountysheriff.org.
Sheriff Johnny Philpot said the purpose of creating the site is to keep the public better informed.
Philpot said the public will also be able to meet sheriff's department employees, and get information about sheriff's sales, the civil process, and the concealed weapon license process.
The department's contact telephone and facsimile numbers, along with the department's business hours, are also on the Web site. He said residents can e-mail the department at sheriff@csweb.net.
Philpot said the site is still in its infancy, but they will be adding more information on additional services the department offers, such as fingerprinting and photographing for passports and various types of licenses.
"I think it is important to listen to the public and find out what they want and expect from the Web site," Philpot said.
Philpot said the department paid for and developed the site with grant money.
"I'm proud I can say this is something we can give to the taxpayers," Philpot said. "No budget money was used for this project. That is a great feeling."
