CRAWFORD COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
SCOTT M. KENT, SHERIFF
To the citizens of Crawford County:
Respectfully submitted for your review is the annual report for the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for
calendar year 2022. This report covers in detail the activity generated as we carried out our
responsibility of serving the residents of this county.
Your Sheriff’s Office consists of three divisions: Enforcement which is comprised Deputy Sheriffs,
Detectives, Dispatchers, a Jail Division and a Civil Division. As you review this report, you will see that the
Sheriff’s Office carries out several responsibilities, all with the same purpose in mind, to protect and
serve the citizens of Crawford County.
Other information of interest for 2022 for your Sheriff’s Office includes the following:
• Jail training was conducted with corrections staff, support staff, and maintenance, in
compliance with jail standards.
• D.A.R.E. Officer, Deputy Chris Martin provides the D.A.R.E. program to 8 different schools in
Crawford County. D.A.R.E. is provided in the following schools:
Colonel Crawford
Wynford
Buckeye Central
Bucyrus
Crestline
Galion
Crestline St. Joseph
Sacred Heart
• $23,919.00 in grant money was received by this office for 2022, to increase patrols in
Crawford County, enforcing selective traffic laws and impaired driving. This High Visibility
Enforcement Overtime is scheduled around holidays and school functions such as Prom and
Homecoming. The goal is to provide safe travel for motorists traveling in Crawford County,
to reduce alcohol / drug related crashes, and encourage seatbelt use.
• At the end of this annual report, you will find our statistics section. We did see a 13%
decrease in Burglaries and Thefts last year. We monitor our calls for service very closely and
remain proactive in our enforcement of the laws.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott M. Kent
Sheriff
About your Sheriff
Sheriff Scott Kent is a lifelong resident of
Crawford County, residing in the City of
Bucyrus. Kent graduated from Colonel
Crawford High School in 1992.
After high school, Kent was a member of the
Whetstone Township Volunteer Fire
Department, until he moved from the
township.
He started his career at the Sheriff’s Office as
a Special Deputy in 1994 and obtained his
peace officer certificate from North Central
Technical College.
Kent was hired full time as a Deputy Sheriff in
1995. He was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant in 2002, overseeing afternoon
enforcement operations.
In 2005, Kent spent 3 months in Quantico,
Virginia while attending the Federal Bureau of
Investigation’s National Academy. He
graduated from session #223 in December of that year.
Kent was elected as Sheriff in 2013.
He is the Chairman of the METRICH drug taskforce, which serves 10 counties in North Central Ohio.
Kent was a Northwest director and board member of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association and sits on
several committees. He was elected to serve as the 2023 Executive Secretary for the Association.
He is a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association and is a member of the National and Ohio chapter
of the FBINAA.
In 2021, Kent was appointed by the Governor to the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Committee. He
also is a member of the North Central State, Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
Enforcement Division Overview
The Sheriff, is the chief law enforcement officer of the county. He is responsible for serving a
landmass of approximately 402 square miles. This includes 862 miles of road, of which 182
miles are state highways, 238 miles of county roads and 443 miles of township roads. The
enforcement division is also responsible for traffic law enforcement in the county.
The Enforcement Division remains the most visible division of the Crawford County Sheriff’s
Office. The road patrol consists of Deputy Sheriff’s serving the county in a proactive approach to
problem solving and community policing. The deputies work together with the citizens of this
county to fight crime. These deputies are responsible for answering calls for service. These calls
can include everything from serious felony crimes to assisting residents with minor problems at
their home. The Enforcement Division investigates crimes, safeguards property, and responds to
complaints and accidents. We also assist State and Federal agencies when requested. Deputies
are responsible for the service of subpoenas, warrants, summons and other legal documents
issued by the courts.
Deputies from this office have given talks to youth groups about safety issues, such as drugs,
internet safety, seatbelt use, and teen driver safety. Tours of the facility have been given to the
Cub Scouts, as well as other civic groups. Deputies trained as instructors in A.L.I.C.E. and active
shooter, have given presentations to schools and businesses in Crawford County.
Deputies are responsible for reporting adverse road and weather conditions to dispatch, who in
turn, notify school officials, county and state garage employees, township trustees, and news
media.
All Deputies assigned to the enforcement division are graduates of the Ohio Peace Officer
Training Academy (OPOTA), and are certified Peace Officers by the State of Ohio. They must
complete yearly state mandated training in a wide array of topics to maintain their state
certification. They stay updated on changes to criminal laws and traffic laws. These are well
trained and professional Officers who serve the citizens of the county.
Chief Deputy Chad Filliater is the Operations
Officer at the Sheriff’s Office. He is responsible
for day-to-day operations at the facility as well as
scheduling.
Filliater was hired in 1997 as Corrections Officer
in the Jail. He later transferred to the
Enforcement Division. He also worked several
years as a Detective.
In 2013, Filliater was promoted to the rank of
Chief Deputy. Filliater is a graduate of the FBI’s
National Academy, session #259.
Filliater sits on the Civil Process Committee at
the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association. He is
also a member of the North Central State,
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
K-9 Unit
The Sheriff’s Office has three K-9 handlers. Lt. Tim Mutchler and Deputy Jeff Windbigler both
have bloodhounds. Both K-9’s and handlers are members of the National Police Bloodhound
Association. Both Mutchler and Windbigler attend yearly training with the Association and their
K-9’s receives an annual certification. Lt. Mutchler is also an instructor for the Association.
The Bloodhound and handler are made available not only to the Sheriff’s Office, but also to any
agency requesting assistance. The K-9’s are used to search for missing adults and juveniles, and
are used to search for suspects who have fled a crime scene.
Both bloodhound handlers give presentations at different events throughout the year to several
different groups.
Deputy Aaron Kissling has K9 Nora. K9 Nora is a female Belgian Malinois imported from
Holland. Nora is a is a dual purpose K9 which consists for patrol work, narcotic detection, and
tracking. Patrol work consists of apprehension (bite) work. This consists of open area, wooded
area, or building searches for suspects. Nora can detect five different narcotic odors. The five
narcotics K9 Nora is trained and certified in detecting are methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine,
crack cocaine, and marijuana. K9 Nora is also a tracking dog, which her tracking is from ground
disturbances, and fresh skin cell odor.
Nora and Deputy Kissling completed four weeks of training through Tri State K9 Services in
Warren, OH with OPOTA certification testing at the end of the four weeks to be State of Ohio
certified team. Nora completes 16 hours of monthly training that is state mandated that cover
patrol, narcotics detection, and tracking. Nora and Deputy Kissling also complete a yearly
OPOTA certification to be a K9 team.
Fiscal / Civil Division
The Fiscal Division is responsible for payroll of the employees at the Sheriff’s Office. All
vacation time, sick leave, overtime, and human resource functions is processed through this
office. The Financial Director keeps track of the bills from all the divisions of this office as well
as invoices for services. The Sheriff’s Office operates on two budgets. One budget funds the jail
operations, and the other budget funds enforcement operations. In addition to budget activities,
the financial director must also keep track of grants obtained by the Sheriff’s Office. The
Financial Director and the Sheriff, work closely with the Auditor’s Office and Commissioners,
forecasting future needs of the Office in budget requests.
The Civil Division is responsible for the service and return of civil process paperwork received
from the court system. These court papers not only come in from the courts in Crawford County,
but from other courts across the United States. The Civil Division prepares the paperwork for
service, then forwards the paperwork to the deputies, so that these processes can be served in a
timely manner and returned to the courts. Improper service of these papers can directly affect the
outcome of legal proceedings. The Civil Division is also responsible for Sheriff’s Sales of real
estate, Sheriff’s Sales for delinquent taxes and summoning jurors. Sheriff Sales must be
appraised, advertised and sold according to the Ohio Revised Code.
January $0.00
February $0.00
March $0.00
April $233.50
May $121.00
June $50.00
July $0.00
August $0.00
September $607.84
October $800.00
November $935.00
December $0.00
Deed and Poundage Fees collected
for 2022
1000
800
600
400
200
0
FEES CHARGED IN DOLLARS 2022
Common Pleas Municipal Juvenile Other
January $5,964.25 $1,630.00 $984.00 $867.50
February $5,142.00 $1,503.00 $1,429.00 $1,049.05
March $7,124.00 $3,369.00 $2,643.00 $2,442.25
April $7,830.53 $2,299.00 $2,398.55 $1,659.25
May $5,894.00 $2,021.00 $3,577.00 $1,045.70
June $7,502.00 $2,312.10 $2,467.00 $1,379.95
July $6,417.33 $2,601.00 $2,549.00 $1,761.40
August $6,301.00 $2,594.00 $2,805.55 $1,800.15
September $8,303.00 $1,894.00 $1,971.00 $1,600.15
October $9,896.00 $2,006.00 $2,261.00 $1,397.47
November $6,569.00 $1,405.00 $1,758.00 $1,079.60
December $6,591.00 $2,226.00 $1,609.00 $971.75
Total $83,554.11 $25,860.10 $26,452.10 $17,054.22
12,000.00
10,000.00
8,000.00
6,000.00
4,000.00
2,000.00
Common Plea Municipal JV Other
FEES RECEIVED FROM COURTS 2022
Common Pleas Municipal Juvenile Other
January $1,338.75 $2,153.25 $38.10 $90.00
February $1,762.40 $3,490.47 $50.00 $761.58
March $3,428.56 $3,750.45 $1,466.09 $874.25
April $3,352.75 $2,796.68 $101.00 $943.73
May $5,212.71 $4,865.46 $218.31 $1,216.15
June $1,405.31 $2,298.90 $162.00 $1,264.93
July $676.49 $1,902.68 $0.00 $651.23
August $543.66 $3,832.00 $574.00 $214.64
September $1,154.79 $2,369.50 $0.00 $90.00
October $1,985.63 $3,376.00 $0.00 $472.58
November $3,108.03 $3,562.40 $0.00 $1,163.22
December $612.49 $2,002.72 $49.72 $651.71
Total $ 24,581.57 $ 36,400.51 $ 2,659.22 $8,394.02
6,000.00
5,000.00
4,000.00
3,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
Common Plea Municipal JV Other
Sex Offender Registry
The Sheriff’s Office has a SORN Officer, whose primary responsibility is protecting the citizens
of the county from those who have been convicted of Sex Offenses. Once convicted, the sex
offender must report to the Sheriff’s Office to be registered as a sex offender. In accordance with
the Ohio Revised Code, the SORN Officer checks the offender’s address to make sure it is not
within a restricted distance of schools, day care centers, or child care facilities. According to the
offender’s Tier level, community notifications may be sent out to neighborhoods where the sex
offender lives, as well as local school districts and law enforcement agencies and the offender’s
information is constantly updated on the Sheriff’s Office website.
The Sheriff’s office also makes random home visits to confirm addresses and to make sure there
are not any violations of law at these addresses. The Sheriff’s Office currently monitors 97 sex
offenders in Crawford County, and this is completed at least twice throughout the year.
The SORN officer is also responsible for registering Offenders convicted of arson, and violent
offenses. Crawford County currently has 4 active Arson registrants and 5 active Violent
Offender registrants. In addition to these duties, The SORN officer conducts web checks for
members of the public who need to be fingerprinted for employment, concealed carry permits,
various licensing as well as the custody and care of children and background investigations.
Detective Division
The Detective Division consists three deputies, a Lieutenant and two detectives. The detectives
investigate all high-profile investigations, as well as follow-up on felony cases forwarded to
them by the enforcement division. Detectives investigate crimes that include but are not limited
to burglary, breaking and entering, theft, narcotics, homicide, sex crimes, computer crimes,
identity theft, and crimes against children along with numerous others.
Detectives at the Sheriff’s Office are involved in investigations that reach beyond the borders of
Crawford County. Detectives are assigned to METRICH, a 10-county decentralized drug task
force. On numerous occasions, the detectives are called upon for assistance in conducting raids,
undercover drug operations, surveillance, and investigating other types of crimes. The Crawford
County Sheriff’s Office is the access point for all law enforcement agencies that belong to the
METRICH drug task force in Crawford County. Being the access point for the county means that
all METRICH money, METRICH equipment, and general information coming from the
METRICH office in Mansfield, comes into the county through the Sheriff’s Office. This
information is then distributed to all the other law enforcement agencies in the county. Sheriff
Kent is the chairman of the METRICH control board.
During these investigations, several types of drugs have been removed from our county.
Heroin
Heroin packaged for distribution
Marihuana grow located in the basement of
a home.
Crack Cocaine (left) & Heroin (right)
recovered while executing a search warrant.
Methamphetamine
Fentanyl pressed into pill form. These pills
had the proper markings for a commonly
prescribed medication.
S.R.T. (Special Response Team)
Seeing an increase in drug availability and a number of firearms being seized during drug
investigations, Sheriff Kent, Galion and Bucyrus Police Chiefs, and the Crawford County
Prosecutor formed a Special Response Team (S.R.T.) to combat the drug issues in the county, as
well as the firearms being found in connection to drug trafficking.
Since being formed, Crestline Police Department and New Washington Police Department have
also added members to the team.
Each agency nominates members for the team and they are voted on by the Sheriff and Police
Chiefs. All team members receive specialized training, or have had prior military combat
experience. The team trains together and is an available resource to all law enforcement agencies
in the county.
Each agency is responsible to providing adequate training and equipment for their officers. This
team has been successful in safely removing drug traffickers from the streets, and is called upon
whenever a high-risk search warrant is executed.
Bucyrus City and Galion City Fire Departments also have members attached to the team,
allowing medics to be on scene, in case of a medical emergency.
This team has been successful in combating illegal drug use in Crawford County. Examples are
shown below. The Special Response Team was activated 3 times in 2022. Two were drug related
cases in Bucyrus one was a Domestic Violence case in Galion with a barricaded male.
The Sheriff’s Office directed or assisted in 36 search warrants in 2022. The Sheriff’s Office
indicted 121 defendants on a total of 156 felony charges.
A drug search warrant executed on Mary St., in Bucyrus.
A drug trafficking search warrant executed on S. Poplar St., Bucyrus, resulted in the seizure of
methamphetamines, firearms and money.
A drug trafficking search warrant was executed on Bel Air Dr., in Galion resulted in the seizure
of illegal drugs, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia.
A drug trafficking search warrant was executed on Sherman St. in Bucyrus that resulted in the
seizure of methamphetamines, currency, firearms, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
A drug trafficking search warrant being executed on Pleasant Hill Dr, Bucyrus.
A drug trafficking Search warrant executed on S. Columbus St., Galion resulted in the seizure of
methamphetamines, currency and drug paraphernalia.
A drug trafficking search warrant was executed on Fellow St., Galion and resulted in the seizure
of prescription pills, methamphetamines and currency.
A drug trafficking search warrant was executed on Oakwood St., Galion that resulted in the
seizure of methamphetamines, prescription pills, currency and a firearm.
PROJECT LIFESAVER
In 2017, the Sheriff’s Office partnered up with the Local Lions Clubs and Project Lifesaver and
brought this project to the area. The Project Lifesaver program places personalized radio
transmitters on identified persons with Alzheimer’s and other Disabilities or on persons who are
prone to wandering away from home.
The Lions’ Clubs purchased all the equipment to make this possible. Deputies obtained training
and learned how to use a tracking device to protect and locate missing persons enrolled in the
program. Chief Deputy Chad Filliater oversees Project Lifesaver in Crawford County.
Participants in Project Lifesaver wear a radio transmitter on their person 24/7. The transmitter
operates on a radio frequency specific to the wearer. In the event of a person that goes missing,
Deputies respond to their last known location with a radio frequency receiver and begin
searching for the persons unique radio frequency to assist in locating the missing person. The
radio transmitter worn by a member of Project Lifesaver is battery operated. A caregiver to the
wearer of a transmitter checks the battery life of the transmitter on a daily basis and is instructed
to contact the Sheriff’s Office when the battery needs replaced. Battery life is roughly 60 days.
Project Lifesaver has been implemented into a number of different law enforcement agencies
throughout the United States. Family and/or caregivers are provided with the radio frequency
that has been assigned to their loved one. In the event a Project Lifesaver member would go
missing outside of Crawford County, Ohio, family can provide the radio frequency assigned to
their love one to responding law enforcement to assist in locating them.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK
The Sheriff’s Office did not participate in the Prescription Drug Take Back initiative in 2022. A
drop box is location in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office and available to the public at all times.
Concealed Carry Weapon Permits
The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for handling all CCW applications and renewals. Applicants
must first apply and then an extensive background check is done to make sure the individual is in
compliance with requirements as defined in the Ohio Revised Code. The Sheriff’s Office also
suspends and revokes CCW permits as required by law. The laws have changed several times
and staff attend training to stay up to date with current laws.
In 2022, 26 new CCW permits were issued, 206 permits were renewed, 7 were suspended, and 1
was denied.
CCW PERMITS
Issued Renewed Suspended Denied
542
454 459
278 273
259 255
222 236 236 223 232
203 196 206
179
160 147
128 116
59
26
52 14 32 4 10 3 21 35 79 9 10 68 61 71
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Drug Abuse Resistance Education
The Sheriff’s Office offers D.A.R.E. in several schools in Crawford County. Sheriff Ronny
Shawber and Deputy Tim Ley initiated this program at the Sheriff’s Office in 1989 and we
still offer D.A.R.E. today. In 2007 Deputy Chris Martin took over instructing the D.A.R.E.
curriculum. The D.A.R.E. program is the largest anti-drug program which focuses on school
age children.
Deputy Martin’s salary is paid for by the Sheriff’s Office as well as grant funding. Classroom
materials, awards and shirts for the students, are paid for through gifts and donations from
the local community and the support of the schools.
The D.A.R.E. curriculum focuses on teaching children how to make good choices. Those
choices will help them when it comes to making good friends and ultimately helping them
resist drugs, violence, and not to bullying. Children from kindergarten through 6th grade
receive these lessons. Kindergarten through 2nd grade learn the lessons of Strangers, who
gives us medicines, 911, Good and Bad Taste, and School Safety. 3rd and 4th grades learn the
lessons on the meaning of D.A.R.E., What is a Drug, How to Say NO, Bullying, Why we are
Special and Why Compliments are important. Deputy Martin has also talked to groups of
teenagers in high school.
D.A.R.E. classes are offered in the following schools: Colonel Crawford, Buckeye Central,
Bucyrus, Crestline, Galion, Wynford, Sacred Heart, and Saint Joseph Catholic School.
V.F.W. Post 1078 has been very supportive and has frequently donates to the D.A.R.E. program.
Many other individuals and groups have also supported this program. We are very thankful to
have a community that supports this worthy program.
Deputy Martin participated with New Washington’s “Shop with a Cop” program this year.
School Resource Officers
The Sheriff’s Office has three School Resource Officers. Special Deputy Jo Stahl is assigned to
Wynford Schools. Special Deputy Tim Pruner and Special Deputy Lynn Sterling are assigned to
Colonel Crawford School District.
Court House Security
Deputies assigned to the Crawford County Courthouse are responsible for the security of the
building and the safety of those inside the building. Deputies screen individuals and their
property upon entrance to the courthouse, using an x-ray machine and magnetometer, which
enables them to seize several knives and many other prohibited items each year.
Deputies patrol the building and are called to the courtrooms whenever there is a disturbance.
They monitor security cameras and fire alarms, and assist the public.
Deputies are also qualified to assist the court system by signing criminal summons paperwork, to
respond to any health or medical emergencies, and to also provide security coverage for the
Board of Elections when necessary.
Special Deputies
The Crawford County Special Deputy Unit is composed of individuals who are engaged in other
full-time occupations, but wish to contribute their law enforcement service to their community.
These deputies are certified peace officers and have full powers of arrest.
Special Deputies are required to maintain their peace officer certification by completing yearly
mandated training and annual firearms training. In addition, these reserve deputies assist the
Sheriff’s Office by providing needed manpower on incidents and large-scale emergencies. The
Special Deputy Unit has purchased special equipment for the Sheriff that could not be purchased,
through the regular budget.
A Special Deputy Unit may also serve as a trained group of officers from which potential
recruitment and full-time employment is made possible, should an opening occur in the Sheriff’s
Office. Special Deputies provide security at the Crawford County Fair, and school events, and
serve as the eyes and ears at many other events throughout the community.
We are honored to serve this community. Several businesses and individuals delivered meals and
other acts of kindness to us throughout the year and it means a lot to us. We are very lucky to
have a community that supports us.
Jail
The Sheriff’s Office houses the only jail facility in the county. Corrections Officers are needed to
maintain a secure facility. Inmates are provided with food, clothing, medical treatment, and
supervision. The Jail is responsible for transporting inmates to and from court proceedings.
When an inmate receives a prison sentence, corrections staff is responsible for transferring
inmates to prison.
Major Kent Rachel is in charge of Jail Operations.
Rachel was hired at the Sheriff’s Office in 1992, as a
Corrections Officer. In 1998, Rachel was promoted to
Sergeant. In 2013, Rachel was promoted to Jail
Administrator with the rank of Major. He oversees the
daily operations of the jail.
The Jail is required to meet the minimum jail standards,
defined by the Department of Corrections. A yearly
inspection is conducted by the state to make sure
policies are in compliance, staff has proper training, and
to make sure the facility meets state standards.
Corrections Officers and Support Staff are required to
complete yearly training requirements, and all
Corrections staff must complete a Corrections Academy within their first year of employment.
Corrections Officers monitor several security cameras in housing areas and around the perimeter
of the Justice Center. These cameras are recorded 24 hours a day.
The Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in inmate medical costs. This increase for the most part
is due to inmates being brought in with drug related medical issues and those experiencing
mental health issues.
We contract with Wellpath Solutions and have a doctor and two nurses, who address inmate
medical needs. 2022 Medical cost in the jail was $321,192.25.
Food Services are provided by Aramark. In order to reduce costs, inmates with trustee status are
assigned to the kitchen to help prepare meals and assist with clean up. Sheriff Kent has met with
Aramark and monitors menu options to reduce costs. In 2022, 112,182 meals were prepared for
inmates.
MEALS PREPARED IN 2022
DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
JULY
JUNE
MAY
APRIL
MARCH
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
0.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 8,000.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 14,000.00
In 2022, the Justice Center had 1420 total inmate bookings.
Bookings by year
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Males Females
Correction Officer use a body scanner in the
jail. Inmates being booked-in are scanned, to
prevent conveyance of contraband into the
facility. Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia hid
inside the body cavity have been seized
because of the body scanner. Inmates granted
work release or trustee status are scanned when
coming back into the building.
To prepare inmates for re-introduction back
into society, Alpha 12-step recovery program
is offered to inmates who are here on drug
related charges. Pastor Margie Maddox offers
comes to the jail and holds classes for those
looking to recover from their drug addiction.
This program is funded through donations
received by Pastor Maddox.
Pastor Maddox has expanded her services to
the jail population to include Behavior
Modification and Anger Management. She also
works closely with the court system, letting the
courts know of the progress of the inmates.
Sheriff Kent and Crawford County Community
Counseling partnered together to address the mental health needs of inmates. Counselors still
come to the jail to provide counseling. COVID allowed for us to get creative. Community
Counseling added a computer to the jail, allowing for a virtual counseling environment.
Video Court is held at the Sheriff’s Office, through an internet connection tied into the
courthouse. This system saves the county money as many of the hearings can be held over the
video system, reducing transportation costs, and number of staff needed for transports.
Communications
The Communications Division is truly the heart of the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has
10 full time dispatchers. Communications is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Work areas were installed that allows for dispatchers to sit or stand instead of remaining seated
for 8 or more hours at a time. Headsets were added to allow for additional mobility. In the
picture above, you will see one of four dispatch consoles. Dispatchers have to be able to multi-
task, effectively using several monitors, telephones, radios and 911 at the same time. Dispatchers
are also trained in Emergency Medical Dispatching (E.M.D.).
They are responsible to dispatching fire departments and the ambulance services as well.
Dispatch is responsible for communicating with the following agencies:
Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division Sheriff’s Office Jail Division and Maintenance
State Band radio frequency New Washington Police Department
Crawford County Emergency Management Bucyrus City Fire Department
Tiro Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Bucyrus Township Volunteer Fire Department
Chatfield Township Volunteer Fire Dept. New Washington Volunteer Fire Department
Dallas Township Volunteer Fire Department Holmes Township Volunteer Fire Department
Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department
Lykens Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Whetstone Township Volunteer Fire Dept.
Crawford Co. West Joint Ambulance District Life First Ambulance District
Communications is responsible for monitoring and operating LEADS (Law Enforcement
Automated Data System). This system allows dispatchers to check vehicle registrations and the
driving status of motorists. Arrest warrants are entered through this system and other arresting
agencies communicate with dispatch through LEADS. Dispatch can also use LEADS to enter
missing persons, along with stolen property.
Dispatchers must also enter information into a county-wide records management system, monitor
a weather computer, and activate tornado sirens. They operate security doors and cameras for the
lobby, administration, along with security cameras located around the building.
The 911 server for all of Crawford County sits in the Sheriff’s Office. The computer sorts out
landline calls and sends it to the proper jurisdiction. There were 12,230 calls were made 2022.
9478 of those were wireless calls. The Communications Center receives all rural landline 911
calls and all wireless 911 calls.
