Sheriff's Patrol

The Washington County Sheriff’s Patrol is comprised of eight sworn law enforcement officers, Chief Deputy Jared Schneider, Patrol Supervisor Randy Tinnes and Patrol Sergeant Beryl Butterbaugh. All deputies and supervisors are Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certified. County patrol provides Law Enforcement services to all of Washington County's 567 Square miles, and approximately 20,000 citizens.  

Washington County Sheriff’s Department provides Contract Law Enforcement for all of the incorporated towns, Ainsworth, Brighton, Coppock, Crawfordsville, Kalona, Riverside, Wellman, and West Chester. Primary state and federal highways through Washington County are: Highways # 1, 22, 78, 92, and U.S. Interstate 380.   Patrol uniforms are worn according to I.S.S.D.A. (Iowa State Sheriff’s & Deputies Association) standards, as are the patrol car markings.  

Sheriff’s Patrol is committed to providing continued patrolling of schools, and communities. This active patrolling is intended to deter criminal activity, promote adherence to traffic laws, observe traffic hazards and assist motorists / citizens in need.   Patrol duties include responding to incidents that range from removing a snake out of a basement, to the most serious of felonies. Patrol officers are required to make initial investigations, and UCR (uniform crime reports), depending on the severity. Patrol deputies assist ambulances and fire departments, respond to and investigate traffic accidents and give public presentations to schools and service groups.  

The Sheriff’s Department has a criminal investigator available to assist with major felony incidents, sexual abuses/assaults. The investigator is also responsible for monitoring all ongoing patrol deputy investigations.  

Washington County Reserve Unit also is assigned patrol duties for the County as needed. The Reserve Unit will hire out for special celebrations, high school sports events, and an occasional private security request.