Sheriff
The Nobles County Sheriff's Office provides police services to the following communities in Nobles County: Bigelow, Brewster, Dundee, Ellsworth, Kinbrae, Leota, Lismore, Round Lake, Rushmore, and Wilmont. The department also provides civil process services, emergency management services, and operates the jail for all of Nobles County.
Services and Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of law enforcement services for all unincorporated areas of Nobles County
- Traffic law enforcement: responds to calls for service, investigates motor vehicle accidents, and enforces traffic laws
- Enforces boating regulations and investigates drownings throughout the county
- Provides crime prevention and education services to the public
- Provides investigative services and case preparation for prosecution by the County Attorney for all crimes, including juvenile issues, illegal narcotics, substance trafficking, and welfare fraud
- Serves civil process, including sheriff's sales, special court orders, and all arrest warrants issued by the court
- Investigates child abuse jointly and separately with Nobles County Family Services
- Answers all 911 emergency calls and dispatches all emergency response units in the county
- Provides security in the courtrooms and adjacent areas
- Transports committed patients and prisoners
- Administers and operates the Nobles County Jail
- Provides mutual aid for other law enforcement departments in the county and surrounding areas
- Provides specialized in-service training to all employees
- Coordinates all systems, programs, and operations for an integrated response to emergencies, hazardous material contamination, and natural disasters
- Coordinates and teaches Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) in Nobles County schools
Links
- Sign up for Regroup emergency alerts
- Body-worn camera policy and POST mandated policies
- Portable audio and video recorders policy (PDF)
- Data practices request form (PDF)
- Association of Minnesota Counties
- Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
- Minnesota Department of Public Safety
- Minnesota Level III sex offender search
- Minnesota permit to carry application
- Minnesota permit to purchase application
- Minnesota State Statutes
- Minnesota State Legislature
Questions? Contact Us
Nobles County Sheriff's deputies and staff are committed to making Nobles County a safe place for you and your family to live and work. If any of us can ever be of assistance to you or your family, please feel free to contact us.
If someone is in danger or a crime is happening now, call 911.