The Agricultural Crimes Unit responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the agricultural community and the Sheriff’s Office. The Deputies of this unit patrol all agricultural areas, along with any other type of land that the Road Patrol Deputies cannot routinely patrol. Their responsibilities include responding to all routine and emergency calls within Levy County including agricultural related crimes involving the timber industry, nurseries, livestock, and environmental related complaints to include illegal dumpsites, toxic chemical, and waste hazards. Agricultural Unit Deputies work closely with the Levy County Animal Control Services on livestock and animal related issues. This Unit is also responsible for the investigation of the livestock and animals theft, abuse and cruelty.
