LCSO victim advocates provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and violent crimes. Upon receiving a domestic violence or violent crime report, advocates will contact victims by phone, letter or home visits, and refer victims to various local organizations that offer grief counseling, group therapy, assistance with filing legal documents, emergency food supplies and financial assistance through the Office of the Attorney General.
Victim advocates also provide transportation to and from court and assist victims in court procedures. For victims of stalking and domestic violence, advocates offer free 911 cell phones for their safety and security. LCSO advocates assist victim in English, Spanish and Creole, as do our deputies and detectives. Victim advocates are available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday and can be reached at (239) 477-1000 or at (239) 477-1678 (Linea de Asistencia de Victimas en Espanol). You also may email the victim advocates (Tambien puede enviar un correo electronico) at victimadvocates@sheriffleefl.org
Committed to providing victim services to those in need
Get the Status of an Investigation
Victims of a crime can call the district substation of the deputy who took their report. Please have your case number available, if possible. Below are district phone numbers and a map of district boundaries.
– North District (North Fort Myers substation): 239-477-1810
– East District (Lehigh Acres substation): 239-477-1820 – West District (SW Fort Myers substation): 239-477-1830 – South District (Bonita Springs substation): 239-477-1840 – Central District (Fort Myers substation): 239-477-1850 – Gulf District (Pine Island substation): 239-282-5766 – Gulf District (Boca Grande substation): 941-964-2400File a Police Report
If you are a victim of a crime, you have the option of calling LCSO Dispatch to see if you can submit a police report over the phone.
The dispatcher will determine whether an Alternative Response Officer can handle your call and offer you this option if you meet certain criteria. If you would rather have a deputy come to your house, simply tell the call taker and a deputy will respond as soon as possible. LCSO Dispatch can be reached at 239-477-1000Report a Person Missing
Contrary to popular belief, there is no waiting period required before reporting a person missing. The moment ou are concerned about a person’s whereabouts is the time to call. You can make a missing person report any time you realize someone is missing.
Marsy’s Law
View DocumentMedic Alert
MedicAlert + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementias and MedicAlert Found for individuals with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) are two programs developed by MedicAlert Foundation as a partnership program called L.E.A.P. (Law Enforcement Agency Portal), in which law enforcement agencies can enroll local residents vai an online portal, into the MedicAlert national registry/database. Each person registered receives a few medic identification bracelet and free 24/7 emergency support services.
Wandering statistics for Alzheimer’s disease are stagggering, 6 in 10 adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias will wander; they are also extremely high for individuals with ASD. Statistics show that 50% of individuals with ASD will elope. For additional information, or to receive an enrollment form, please contact: Brenda Gellinger, BSW Lee County Sheriff’s Office Senior Services Program Coordinator 239-258-3286 bgellinger@sheriffleefl.org
Pamphlets – English
Abuse Counseling and Treatment
Domestice Violence – Notice of Legal Rights and remedies Love Should’t Hurt Protection Orders for Sexual Violence Victims Sexual Battery – Victim’s Rights and Services Your Rights as a VictimPamphlets – Spanish / Creole
Spanish
Los Derechos Que Tiene Como Victima El Amore No Debe Doler CreoleAdditional Resources
National Dommestic Violence Hotline
(Lienea Nacional de Violencia Domestica)
– (800) 779-7233,
– www.thehoteline.org
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
(Lienea de Violencia Domestica en la Florida)
– (800) 500-1119
– www.fcadv.org
Florida Abuse Hotline
(Linea de Abuso en la Florida)– (800) 962-2873
– www.myfifamilies.com
Abuse Conseling and Treatment, Inc
(Refugio de Abuso) 24-hour Hotline
– (239) 939-3112
– www.actabuse.com
Florida Council Against Domestic Violence
(Consejo de la Florida contra la Violencia Domestica)
– (800) 956-7273
– www.fcadv.org
Florida Counci Against Secual Violence
(Consejo de la Florida contra la Violencia sexual)
– (888) 956-7273
– www.fcasv.org
Victim Compensation
(Compensacion para Victims)
– (800) 226-6667
– www.myfloridalegal.com