Adams County Sheriff's Office
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Welcome to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County Sheriff's Office Vision
About Sheriff Joshua Fitting
Sheriff Fitting is a dedicated law enforcement professional, military leader, father, and proud resident who has called Adams County home for more than 14 years. His commitment to this county runs deeper than politics. It is rooted in service, family, and a genuine belief that communities thrive when people feel safe, supported, and heard.
With a career built on discipline and leadership, Josh brings 19 years of military service to the table. During that time, he served five years as the Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness NCO, helping coordinate readiness, response planning, and emergency operations. Most recently, he has served as an E8 Master Sergeant assigned to the Army’s Inspector General team, where accountability, standards, fairness, and trust are the daily currency of leadership.
Sheriff Fitting believes experience matters, but character matters more. He is a father first, a friend to many, and a public servant who understands that leadership is not about titles. It is about showing up, listening, and doing the hard work when no one is watching.
One of Josh’s greatest passions is the future of our youth. He knows children who are supported, encouraged, and guided today become the strong citizens, business owners, parents, and leaders of tomorrow. That is why he values partnerships with organizations like the Adams County Youth Coalition and supports programs that create opportunity, mentorship, and positive direction for young people. He believes every child deserves adults who invest in their success before trouble ever finds them.
As Sheriff, Josh’s focus will be clear: hold offenders accountable, support the courts, and provide dependable services to the people of Adams County. Public safety is not just about arrests. It is about professionalism, responsiveness, prevention, and trust.
Josh leads by three core values that he expects from himself and every deputy who serves beside him:
Honesty
Truth builds confidence. Honest law enforcement means telling the truth even when it is difficult, being clear with the public, and ensuring every action can stand in the light of day. Communities deserve facts, not fog.
Integrity
Integrity means doing the right thing when no one is watching. It means keeping promises, honoring the badge, respecting the law, and never compromising principles for convenience. Without integrity, authority is hollow.
Transparency
Transparency creates trust. The Sheriff’s Office belongs to the PEOPLE, and the PEOPLE deserve openness, communication, and accountability. When government operates behind curtains, confidence erodes. Josh believes in opening the windows.
Josh’s pledge to the community is simple and steadfast: to honor those values while protecting our children, defending our elderly, and serving every neighborhood with fairness and strength. As a father, he refuses to stand by while anyone seeks to exploit, harm, or take advantage of our future leaders.
For Josh, being Sheriff is not about holding office. It is about holding the line for the PEOPLE of Adams County.
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Office Hours:
8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.
Monday - Friday
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What We Do
- Sheriff's - About Us
We are a law enforcement agency. We make arrests and file charges. We enforce the traffic code. Because of the demands of our core duties, we do not patrol neighborhoods or respond to calls as do municipal or state police officers. We will assist these agencies when requested. - Sheriff's Vision, Mission & Values
The mission of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is to provide first-class professional, dignified, and courteous service to the Adams County Court, the citizens of the County, its agencies, and all law enforcement agencies with whom we partner to maintain order in our community.
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It is the policy of the County of Adams not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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