The Sheriff and Deputies:

 

    Preserve the peace and protect life and property within the county's jurisdiction

 

    Has power and authority to operate the County Jail

 

    Has authority to apprehend and secure persons charged with a felony or breach of peace

 

    Serve warrants and processes papers ordered by the District Court

Mission

 

Our fundamental duty is to serve Mankind to safe guard lives and property: To protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder, and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.