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Darke County Sheriff’s Office COVID19 Response
Due to the changing circumstances related to the COVID-19, the Darke
County Sheriff’s Office has made changes in daily operations.
These changes are a necessary response to keep the public, Sheriff’s
Office employees and first responders safe and healthy. It is
important that we follow the advice and orders of the Governor, Ohio
Department of Health and the Darke County General Health
District. The efforts that are being taken will ensure the
office’s ability to maintain continuity of operations throughout this
public health emergency.
Based on an order by the Ohio Department of Health, the Darke County
Jail is closed to unnecessary visitors until further notice. Only
authorized personnel may make entry into the jail. Those that are
permitted must be subject to a health screening prior to entry and this
includes employees. Because CCW and WebCheck services take place
inside a detention facility subject to this order we cannot currently
process CCW and WebCheck requests.
Darke County 911 communications personnel are asking all 911 callers a
series of health related questions to determine the risk and
appropriate response of any first responder going to an emergency call.
This includes all EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement 911 calls, without
regard to the type of service requested.
Darke County Deputies are patrolling the townships and villages of
Darke County just as we always have. Non-emergency calls that do
not require personal contact will be handled by filing reports and
taking information over the telephone. In cases where contact is
required, deputies are instructed to maintain social distancing
whenever possible. You may be asked to meet the deputies outside
of your residence. Deputies may be wearing personal protective
equipment or may request the person we contact to put on a mask.
The deputy’s response will not interfere with public safety and officer
safety. If a subject breaks the law and needs to be arrested this
will happen. If an arrested individual claims to be ill, this
will not change the outcome. Arrested individuals will be
appropriately isolated, assessed and monitored upon entry into the jail.
The Sheriff and his staff communicate daily with local and state
officials as we monitor the COVID-19 situation. The Sheriff urges
everyone to follow the orders and guidelines issued by the Governor and
public health officials so that we may push forward and beyond this
crisis.
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