Jacksonville Sheriff Launches Six-Week Town Halls Across Six Districts

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff T.K. Waters, is conducting a six-week series of town hall meetings across all six patrol districts to gather community feedback on crime and safety concerns. These meetings aim to address district-specific issues such as traffic congestion in District 3, homelessness in District 2, and higher violent crime rates in Districts 4, 5, and 6. Sheriff Waters highlighted the agency’s success in reducing overall crime by approximately 16% and noted that homicide rates in 2025 remain on pace with historic lows from 2024. The town halls also provide an opportunity for the community to discuss ongoing concerns, including the investigation into the in-custody death of Charles Faggart. Waters emphasized that the feedback will help tailor policing strategies and sustain the momentum in crime reduction, with the goal of making Jacksonville safer and holding offenders accountable. The first town hall was held on July 8 in District 6, with subsequent meetings scheduled through August in other districts.