General Info

The Washington County Sheriff s Department is governed by Washington County in Wisconsin. The department is responsible for the protection of residents lives and their properties. The Washington County Sheriff s Department supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The department also enforces the federal, state and local laws. It investigates criminal activities and provides security services. The Washington County Sheriff s Department assists people in various noncriminal matters. The department additionally transports prisoners to and from courts. It operates a juvenile secure detention facility, as well as administers several educational and public relations programs. The Washington County Sheriff s Department maintains a multijurisdictional drug unit and a dive team.