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DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Officer
Department News
September 12, 2025

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Officer

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officer Sep 12 Written By Erika Hedge brings extensive experience in animal welfare, investigations, and...

Jail Promotions
Department News
August 29, 2025

Jail Promotions

Sergeant Miller (left), Captain Josh Carpenter (center), Corporal Burton (right)

Deputy Lanning Graduates from ILEA
Department News
August 29, 2025

Deputy Lanning Graduates from ILEA

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Kevin Lanning on his graduation from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy!

Back to School!
Community
August 21, 2025

Back to School!

Our School Resource Officers have enjoyed the first couple weeks of school! K9 Heff and Rollo are settling in nicely.

Prescription Drop-Off Bins
Public Safety
August 21, 2025

Prescription Drop-Off Bins

Have unused or expired medications? Did you know you can dispose of them 24 hours a day in the bins in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office? We request you do not place needles or syringes in the bins.

Back to School
Community
August 4, 2025

Back to School

With the 2025-2026 school year almost here in DeKalb County, you may notice DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputies saturating patrols in school zones and our local school buildings. The Sheriff's Office considers the safety of our children to be of utmost

Pickle Festival Shenanigans
Community
July 29, 2025

Pickle Festival Shenanigans

Deputy Heffelfinger got quite a shock today when he returned to his patrol car at the Famous Saint Joe, Indiana Pickle Festival Page... he found it surrounded by giggling kids... and completely covered in bubbles!

Now Hiring Road Patrol Deputy
Employment
July 29, 2025

Now Hiring Road Patrol Deputy

Join the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office!We’re looking for dedicated individuals to serve our community and make a difference. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience, we have opportunities for you! Apply Today: www.dekalbsheriff.in

Day of Caring
Community
July 7, 2025

Day of Caring

Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office were honored to roll up our sleeves and take part in the United Way of DeKalb County, Inc. Day of Caring. Our team spent the morning at Ride With Faith, INC., where we built a new horse bathing stall to s

Deputy Awarded Life-Saving Award
Department News
June 6, 2025

Deputy Awarded Life-Saving Award

Deputy Aaron Long was awarded the Life-Saving Award for his heroic efforts on February 26, 2025 that directly contributed to saving an infant's life.

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