Mission Statement

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is committed to excellence in public safety.  We take pride in providing professional law enforcement service by enhancing the quality of life through community interaction and partnerships, prevention of crime, and efficient service to the public. Our pledge is to conduct ourselves in a manner that is above reproach, assisting those in need with honor and integrity and protecting Constitutional freedoms by advocating unquestionable ethical standards, professionalism, and honor.

Vision Statement
It is the vision of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to continually deliver the level of service deserved by the county we serve by providing our employees with the knowledge and tools to meet and exceed the needs of our citizens.

Values Statement
To demonstrate our commitment to our profession and to the public, the members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office subscribe to the following values:

Fairness:
Impartial decisions and policies are the foundation of our interactions. We are consistent in our treatment of all persons. Our actions are tempered with reason and equity.

Integrity:
We are dedicated to maintaining the highest moral standards by embracing the principles of honesty, trust, and courage.

Respect:
We protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Ohio by treating people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity.

Excellence:
We are committed to delivering quality law enforcement service by recognizing the importance of training, personal effort, teamwork, modern equipment, dedication to duty, and strong professional standards.

The primary responsibilities of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are:

Prevention of crime
Protection of life and property
Suppression of criminal activity
Apprehension and prosecution of offenders
Preservation of public peace
Providing a safe and secure environment for inmates,
treating them with dignity and respect