Mission Statement

"Integrity, Transparency, & Professionalism"

The Sheriff's Office affirms to uphold rigorous quality of service through adherence to high standards of behavior. Our highest values include stalwart honesty, reliability, impartiality, patience, and bravery. We carry out this affirmation with the utmost professionalism and pride with a genuine desire to serve the people of the state to the best of our ability.

 In the course of doing so, we mind the following priorities: 

To minimize injuries, deaths, and property damage resulting from criminally reckless behavior. 

To render aid to victims of violent crimes and to swiftly bring perpetrators to justice. 

To benefit the community through charity and assistance to the public and the maintenance of public property. 

To be cognizant of our own actions and safety so as to set an example for others.

To live and work in strict accordance with high ethical standards.

To respect and safeguard the rights of the citizens and visitors of the state.

To work to constantly improve ourselves and learn from our mistakes. 

To maintain a professional penitentiary system that respects those in the custody of the state.