Delaware County Sheriff's Office
Law EnforcementOhio, United States201-500 Employees
-Administrators of the Sheriff's Office page reserve the right to remove obscenities, off-topic comments, or personal attacks. -This page is monitored regularly, but not 24/7. Please call 740-833-2800 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. -Any information or comments posted on this page are subject to public records disclosure. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is as old as the county … having formed in 1808 with Solomon D. Smith elected as the County’s first Sheriff. It only took a total of 32 votes when he won the election! Some 41 Sheriffs later and with a population reaching 200,000, Delaware County’s rapid growth remains one of the biggest challenges – and opportunities. Though rich in history and tradition, the Sheriff’s Office today also prides itself on its ability to protect and serve the community in the most advanced and progressive manner possible. Technology has enabled law enforcement agencies nationwide to respond faster and communicate better. The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for: Patrolling all unincorporated areas Enforcement of all laws Investigation of misdemeanor and felonious crimes Servicing the courts Providing and maintaining a jail The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has mutual aid relationships with other law enforcement agencies to help provide coverage and safety at all times for all residents. Delaware County consists of 459 square miles, including 1,763 miles of roadways. Also, did you know the word “sheriff” actually comes from the Old English words shire reeve, meaning an official who kept the king’s peace in the countryside?
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