When making a 9-1-1 call, the 9-1-1 operator will need to know:

• Your name
• The telephone number where you are
• The address where you are
• Nature of the problem

You will be asked to stay on the line. Do not hang up.

Please remember that 9-1-1 is an emergency number for emergency services and should be used ONLY for emergency or disaster situations.

The sheriff's office is responsible for a variety of duties related to enforcing state and local laws. Typical responsibilities include:

• Investigation of all crimes committed in the County
• Preserve the peace
• Attend all courts and carry out court orders
• Patrol all roads within the County
• Animal control in rural areas of the County
• Serve all civil processes and warrants of arrest
• Collect delinquent taxes
• Oversee the detention center

The Sheriff's office also provides many services not specifically required by law.

• Livestock/branding inspections
• GVW permitting
• Drug and violence education

In addition, the Sheriff functions as the head of the Search and Rescue.