Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office - Administration Office
Administration Office

The administration office is made up of several components that work together to make the Sheriff’s Office run cohesively for the day-to-day operations. The following are several of the departments that make up the administration. This office also directs the Sheriff’s office activities, ensures effective law enforcement, evaluates policies and procedures, develops planning and needs assessments, and promotes public relations with Crime Prevention activities.
Front Desk/Reception
Customer Service/Front Desk specialists are responsible for the smooth operation of the front desk/lobby area of the Sheriff’s Office. They possess exceptional customer service skills while assisting the general public, as well as other government and law enforcement agencies and the media. They are responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, forwarding calls to appropriate departments/units, greeting the general public and staff of other departments and providing necessary information, referring them to the appropriate unit, and acting as Radio Operators in emergency situations. 
Records Division
This division manages and maintains the Sheriff’s Information System. This system includes reports that are filed by the deputies and/or individual citizens of an incident that has occurred.
Victim Services
This division offers emotional support and practical assistance to those affected by crime or tragic circumstances. At the request of emergency services, and upon consent of the individual or family, a team of trained volunteer responders will provide support and information either on scene or over the phone. Transportation home from the scene or to a place of safety if required is provided. Assistance with safety planning and accessing other community agencies is also available. Victims are helped to decide what their most pressing needs are and information about services in our area that may be helpful in meeting those needs is provided. Upon request, the victim is contacted in the days following the crisis to make sure that all available options were offered and to provide other referrals as necessary.
Last Updated (Wednesday, 24 June 2009 01:40)
