Patrol
The Patrol Division of the Vigo County Sheriff's Office is managed by the Chief Deputy and consists of Lieutenants, First Sergeants, Sergeants, and Deputies who are assigned to three shifts to provide 24 hour services 7 days a week. Our patrol section responds to over 24,000 calls for service annually.
- Preventative patrol - Preventative patrol - To ensure police coverage in all areas of the county, the County is divided into 4 districts. Deputies are assigned to a particular district with a supervisor generally assisting throughout the county.
- Response to calls for service - By far, the most common function of the Patrol Division is responding to citizens' requests for service. This is also the most dangerous function as deputies are required to deal with situations ranging from administrative details to life threatening encounters all perhaps within one shift.
- Investigation of crimes, incidents and hazards - Responding to an incident/crime often requires more than just the physical presence of a deputy; it requires the officer to find the details, causes and effects of the incident/crime and to relate this information in a report. The deputy must also be able to testify to his/her findings in a court of law.
- Traffic direction and control - Traffic control is one of the more vital functions of the Patrol Division. Traffic in neighborhoods and on busy thoroughfares is a major concern of the citizens.
- Maintenance of public order - Officers must be prepared to respond to large gatherings, demonstrations, and public functions where order must be maintained for the safety of all citizens.
- Emergency services - When a crisis or disaster, public or personal strikes, the Patrol Division officer is usually the first on the scene. The officer must provide assistance whether medical, investigative, or public safety, in an efficient, professional manner.
The deputies of the Vigo County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division are the most visible representatives of law enforcement in the county. We are fortunate to have highly trained, professional men and women to serve the citizens of Vigo County.