The UCSO is excited to announce the release of our new custom smartphone application which is free to all users. This app will serve as an innovative way for the Union County Sheriff’s Office to connect with residents and guests, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.

The Union County Sheriff’s Office app was developed by TheSheriffApp.com, a division of OCV, LLC which specializes in mobile app development and offers quick access to items of public interest. With just a few clicks, users can access features such as:

• Real-Time Local Traffic Information
• Sheriff’s Welcome
• Community Services and Programs
• Sex Offender Map
• Civil Process
• Jail and Inmate Information
• Join Our Team (Employment Opportunities)
• Inmate Search
• Fingerprinting/Gun Permits (Online Scheduling Available)
• Contact Information for Local Resources and Emergency Hotlines

 “At OCV, we understand the importance of staying connected with those you serve, and we are committed to making that not only easy but effective,” OCV Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Cummings said. “The Union County Sheriff's Office Mobile App is a conduit to provide the community with the news, alerts, and information they need, right in the palm of their hand. UCSO is now maximizing one of the most used forms of communication in America, the smartphone, as a tool to keep citizens updated and informed.”

Sheriff Eddie Cathey adds “The Union County Sheriff’s Office is excited to offer this easy- to-use communication and information-sharing tool to our community. Local residents andvisitors will be able to incorporate this tool into their daily lives while utilizing features such as the real-time traffic information provided on the app. The app will also allow our office to send out local alerts to all app users in the case of an emergency where we may need to broadcast information quickly and efficiently. These are just a few of the features our new app offers to those in our community and I invite everyone to download the app and begin exploring its various features and functions.”

The Union County Sheriff’s Office app is free to download and no user account is required. The Union County Sheriff’s Office app can be found on the App Store or the Google Play Store by searching “Union County Sheriff's Office NC” or using the QR code/link in the attached graphic.