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The Allen County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Allen County, Indiana. The office is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the county's approximately 382,000 residents. The sheriff's office is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Services
The Allen County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of law enforcement services, including:
- Patrol: The sheriff's office patrols the county's roadways and responds to calls for service.
- Investigations: The sheriff's office investigates crimes and arrests suspects.
- Jail operations: The sheriff's office operates the Allen County Jail, which houses approximately 1,000 inmates.
- Court security: The sheriff's office provides security for the Allen County Courthouse.
- Community outreach: The sheriff's office conducts a variety of community outreach programs, including crime prevention and safety education.
Staff
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Dave Gladieux. The sheriff is elected to a four-year term. The sheriff's office has a staff of approximately 400 employees, including sworn law enforcement officers, civilian employees, and volunteers.
Accreditation
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the Indiana Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). ILEAP is a voluntary accreditation program that recognizes law enforcement agencies that meet or exceed certain standards.
Divisions
The Allen County Sheriff's Office is divided into the following divisions:
- Administration
- Patrol
- Investigations
- Jail
- Court Security
- Community Outreach
Each division is led by a commander who reports to the sheriff.
Special Units
The Allen County Sheriff's Office has a number of special units, including:
- SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics)
- K-9
- Dive Team
- Mounted Patrol
- Honor Guard
These units are used to respond to specialized situations, such as hostage situations, search and rescue operations, and ceremonial events.
Allen County Warrant Search
How to Find a Warrant in Allen County
The Allen County Sheriff's Office provides an online warrant search tool that allows you to search for active warrants in the county. To use the warrant search tool, you will need to provide the following information:
- First and last name
- Date of birth
- Social Security number (optional)
Once you have entered the required information, click the "Search" button. The warrant search tool will return a list of any active warrants that match your criteria.
What to Do If You Find a Warrant
If you find a warrant for your arrest, you should contact the Allen County Sheriff's Office immediately. You can contact the sheriff's office by phone at (260) 449-7535.
The Allen County Sheriff's Office also provides a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about warrants. The FAQs can be found on the sheriff's office website.
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Allen County Mugshots
Obtaining Mugshots
Mugshots are available to the public through the Allen County Sheriff's Office website. To obtain a mugshot, you will need to submit a public records request. The request can be submitted online, by mail, or in person.
- Online: You can submit a public records request online.
- Mail: You can mail your public records request to the following address:
Public Records Request 1 East Washington Boulevard Fort Wayne, IN 46803
- In person: You can submit your public records request in person at the Allen County Sheriff's Office Records Division. The Records Division is located at 715 South Calhoun Street Room 101 Courthouse Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-1805.
Availability
Mugshots are generally available to the public within 24 hours of an arrest. However, there may be some cases where mugshots are not immediately available due to technical difficulties or other factors.
Bond Information
A bail bond is a financial guarantee that a person will appear in court for their scheduled hearings. Bail bonds are typically issued by bail bondsmen, who are licensed by the state.
When a person is arrested, they are taken to jail and booked. At booking, the person will be given a bond amount. The bond amount is set by the judge and is based on the severity of the charges.
If the person cannot afford to pay the bond amount, they can hire a bail bondsman. The bail bondsman will pay the bond amount to the court on the person's behalf. The person will then be released from jail until their court date.
Posting a Bond in Allen County
To post a bond in Allen County, you will need to contact a bail bondsman. There are many bail bondsmen in Allen County, and you can find a list of them online or in the phone book.
Once you have contacted a bail bondsman, they will ask you for some basic information, such as your name, address, and phone number. They will also ask you for the name of the person who has been arrested and the amount of the bond.
Once the bail bondsman has all of the necessary information, they will post the bond with the court. The person will then be released from jail.
Fees
Bail bondsmen typically charge a fee for their services. The fee is usually a percentage of the bond amount. The fee is non-refundable, even if the person does not appear for their court date.
Allen County Most Wanted
The Allen County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery.
To view the Allen County Most Wanted list, visit the sheriff's office website.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of the individuals on the Most Wanted list, please contact the Allen County Sheriff's Office at (260) 449-7535.
Sex Offender Registry
The Allen County Sheriff's Office provides a searchable online registry of sex offenders who are required to register in the county. The registry includes information such as the offender's name, address, photograph, and the crimes for which they were convicted.
To search the Allen County Sex Offender Registry, visit the sheriff's office website.
If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry, please contact the Allen County Sheriff's Office at (260) 449-7535.
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Contact Information
The Allen County Sheriff's Office can be contacted by:
- Phone: (260) 449-7535
- Non-emergencies: (260) 449-3000.
- For emergencies please call 911.
- Fax: (260) 449-7915
- Website: Allen County Sheriff's Office
- Address: 715 South Calhoun Street Room 101 Courthouse Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802-1805
