Fairfield County Sheriff's Office
Specialized Bureau's
JAIL BUREAU
Fairfield County Jail Facility - Lieutenant Jeffrey S. Reed II
This facility was built in 2017 and is a maximum level security facility. As of 2020, with a three year average, we had a daily population of 189 male prisoners and 69 female prisoners.
PATROL BUREAU
Patrol Bureau Commander - Lieutenant Kelly Walker
The Patrol Bureau also provides support to the other villages and cities in the county that have their own law enforcement agencies: Baltimore, Carroll, Columbus, Lancaster, Lithopolis, Millersport, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg and Sugar Grove.
INVESTIGATION BUREAU
Investigation Bureau Commander - Sergeant Bryan Kohler
The Investigation Bureau is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into all major crimes including murder, assault, and robbery, as well as property related crimes, such as burglary and theft.
Special Victim’s Unit Commander – Sergeant Shaun Meloy
The Special Victim’s Unit is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into sex crimes, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Child Protective Services Referrals, Adult Protective Services Referrals, Missing Juveniles and Missing/Endangered Adults.
COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
Supervisor Elizabeth Maple
Communications Bureau is responsible for dispatching the Sheriff’s Office, 11 volunteer Township Fire Departments, and 5 village Police Departments; it receives 9-1-1 emergency calls and non-emergency calls.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
Corporal Tiffany Hedrick
Community Services are responsible for all Public Appearances for the Sheriff's Office. Other responsibilities include Neighborhood Watch Programs, Community Policing, Public Education in Safety.
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Deputy Kevin Romine
The Child Support Enforcement Agency is under the umbrella of Job and Family Services of Fairfield County.
CIVIL SERVICES AND FISCAL SERVICES BUREAU
Supervisor Elisa Dowdy
The Sheriff’s Office consolidated three areas: Civil Services, Fiscal Services and Human Resources for the Sheriff’s Office to create the Civil Service Section.
MAJOR CRIMES
Fairfield-Hocking Major Crimes Unit is to produce innovative, proactive responses to street level crime problems based on crime statistics, trend identification and identified community needs and concerns.
S.W.A.T.
The Sheriff's Office Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team was formed in an effort to enhance the Sheriff's Office's ability to quickly respond to dangerous and unusual situations.
Fairfield County Jail Facility - Lieutenant Jeffrey S. Reed II
This facility was built in 2017 and is a maximum level security facility. As of 2020, with a three year average, we had a daily population of 189 male prisoners and 69 female prisoners.
PATROL BUREAU
Patrol Bureau Commander - Lieutenant Kelly Walker
The Patrol Bureau also provides support to the other villages and cities in the county that have their own law enforcement agencies: Baltimore, Carroll, Columbus, Lancaster, Lithopolis, Millersport, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg and Sugar Grove.
INVESTIGATION BUREAU
Investigation Bureau Commander - Sergeant Bryan Kohler
The Investigation Bureau is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into all major crimes including murder, assault, and robbery, as well as property related crimes, such as burglary and theft.
Special Victim’s Unit Commander – Sergeant Shaun Meloy
The Special Victim’s Unit is responsible for conducting criminal investigations into sex crimes, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Child Protective Services Referrals, Adult Protective Services Referrals, Missing Juveniles and Missing/Endangered Adults.
COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
Supervisor Elizabeth Maple
Communications Bureau is responsible for dispatching the Sheriff’s Office, 11 volunteer Township Fire Departments, and 5 village Police Departments; it receives 9-1-1 emergency calls and non-emergency calls.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREAU
Corporal Tiffany Hedrick
Community Services are responsible for all Public Appearances for the Sheriff's Office. Other responsibilities include Neighborhood Watch Programs, Community Policing, Public Education in Safety.
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
Deputy Kevin Romine
The Child Support Enforcement Agency is under the umbrella of Job and Family Services of Fairfield County.
CIVIL SERVICES AND FISCAL SERVICES BUREAU
Supervisor Elisa Dowdy
The Sheriff’s Office consolidated three areas: Civil Services, Fiscal Services and Human Resources for the Sheriff’s Office to create the Civil Service Section.
MAJOR CRIMES
Fairfield-Hocking Major Crimes Unit is to produce innovative, proactive responses to street level crime problems based on crime statistics, trend identification and identified community needs and concerns.
S.W.A.T.
The Sheriff's Office Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) team was formed in an effort to enhance the Sheriff's Office's ability to quickly respond to dangerous and unusual situations.
PRIVATE CITIZENS and businesses needing assistance with various types of security issues can contact the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office Special Duty Office. These assignments are filled by off duty Deputies and or Special (auxiliary) Deputies. Examples of some of these assignments include the Bremen Oil Derrick Days, Earth Angel Super Cruise-In and Car Show, the Old Car Show, the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival, the Great Buckeye Triathlon, the Fairfield County Air Show, numerous football and basketball games, graduations, and dance functions at the county high schools, various restaurants, banks and churches.
Various construction companies have also requested services with traffic control and security. You can contact the Special Duty Coordinator for rates and scheduling of events by calling Sandra Hackmann at 740-652-7331 or after hours at 740-652-7911.
Various construction companies have also requested services with traffic control and security. You can contact the Special Duty Coordinator for rates and scheduling of events by calling Sandra Hackmann at 740-652-7331 or after hours at 740-652-7911.