Description:
The Sheriff's Department operates the emergency communication system for all emergency responders within Waushara County. The Sheriff's Department serves criminal and civil action papers. The Sheriff's Department enforces traffic law, criminal law, and county ordinance violations. The Sheriff's Department is involved in crime protection activities. The Sheriff's Department investigates crimes including property damage, domestic violence, assaults, battery, arson, and homicide. Canine unit for drug detection, search, and rescue. The Sheriff's Department works cooperatively with Human Services on juvenile and mental health issues. The Sheriff's Department maintains a fleet of vehicles for patrol and inmate transportation. They operate the county jail and board not only county inmates, but also a limited number of State of WI inmates. The Sheriff's Department also operates a work release center, located at 213 W Park Street in the courthouse.