
Sheriff's Office responsibilities
- Conduct criminal investigations
- Enforce the law of the State of Iowa
- Enforce County Ordinances
- Supervise the jail and the custody of incarcerated offenders
- Weapon permits
- Civil process such as sheriff's sales, paper service and garnishments
- Execution and return of all legal civil papers
- Provide Law Enforcement services to the Judicial Court System
- Maintain the Sex Offender Registry
- Patrol all areas of the county
- Respond to any and all disasters within the county
- Assist other Law Enforcement agencies
- Sustain Iowa VINE for Victims
Purpose Statement
As the only law enforcement office in the nation elected by the people and for the people to constitutionally serve as the supreme law enforcement authority of Winneshiek County, our purpose and mission is to ensure the safety of the public in a friendly, approachable and ethical manner, while always upholding and protecting the constitutional rights of our citizens.
Latest news
6 days ago
Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office February 2021 calls for service have been posted. Check out the latest reports and calls for service posted on our website.
winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov/departments/sheriff/sheriff-report
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Sheriff Reports | Winneshiek County
winneshiekcounty.iowa.gov
2 weeks ago
3 weeks ago
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office is warning of another ongoing telephone scam. Scammers are claiming to be deputies with the Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Office and have spoofed our phone number. The scammers are accusing residents of being involved with a drug cartel and will be arrested if they don’t wire money. Please do not fall for this! This is a SCAM! Please remember to NEVER give out any personal information or send any money to these scammers!
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3 weeks ago
Iowa State Patrol Trooper returns to work after 435 days of recovery
www.kcrg.com
An Iowa State Patrol Trooper returned to work this weekend 435 days after being severely injured doing an off-the-job construction project.3 weeks ago
4 weeks ago
Thank you for your dedicated service to Winneshiek County. Congratulations on this prestigious accomplishment.
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Winneshiek County Emergency Manager earns certification
decorahnews.com
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