The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2024 data statistics.
The Civil Division processed 1,612 court papers, serving 1,251 of them, and issued 566 new warrants, with deputies successfully serving 379.
The office also processed 195 new Civil Protection Orders and handled 67 sheriff sales, completing 36 of them.
Regarding Concealed Carry Weapon permits, web checks, and background checks, the office issued 51 new CCW permits and 251 renewals.
They also completed 1,075 web checks and 1,377 background checks, ensuring public safety and compliance.
The Communications Division received 11,549 911 calls, including 2,443 transferred to outside agencies.
Deputies were dispatched for 31,723 calls and responded to 6,785 fire and EMS incidents.
The non-emergency line received 132,212 calls, and 38,213 outgoing calls were made on administrative lines.
In the Criminal Division Patrol, the office responded to 1,133 911 hang-ups, 59 assault cases, 46 burglaries, and 315 domestic violence cases.
Deputies responded to 198 injury crashes and 764 non-injury crashes.
The division also handled 10 overdose incidents and made 6,421 traffic stops, maintaining public safety.
Additionally, the Dog Warden responded to 717 dog-related calls, held 256 dogs at the LCSO kennels, and addressed 204 animal complaints.
The Detective Division managed 140 sex offenders, processed 727 evidence items, and investigated 99 cases.
They also executed 104 search warrants, processed 475 case photographs, and conducted 34 polygraphs.
In the Corrections Division, the jail housed 695 male inmates and 297 female inmates, with about 10% of them being repeat stays.
The division served 55,664 meals, totaling $23,2783.15 in costs.
Medical services were a significant part of the division, with 62 inmate medical visits, 116 prison transfers, and $60,594.27 in medication expenses.
The division also provided medication-assisted treatment for 4 inmates and withdrawal treatment for 113.
Over the course of the year, the jail nurse made 2,140 visits.
Court security handled 17,586 visitors, averaging 143 people per day, while seizing numerous knives, which were typically returned to their owners.
The Special Deputy Division volunteered over 806.5 hours, assisting with events like the county fair and local ballgames.
They also donated funds for equipment and Christmas gifts for families in need, and supported community outreach programs.
The Sheriff’s Office also focused on upgrading and maintaining its facilities in 2024.
Key improvements included a remodel of the patrol, detectives, and administrative offices, new plumbing, and HVAC upgrades.
The jail was painted, and inmate bunks were replaced.
New garage door motors were installed, a new water pump was added for heating, and the facility’s garden was expanded with a new sprinkler system.
Other significant updates included new plumbing fixtures for over 20 toilets, 200+ new lights, and 9 new toilets.
A central water emergency repair was conducted due to a significant leak, causing over $70,000 worth of damage, while $130,000 was awarded for plumbing projects.
The LCSO staff includes a diverse and committed team of professionals.
In total, there are 5 detectives, 1 Solid Waste officer, 1 counselor, 3 cooks, 3 clerks, 1 I.T., 1 traffic enforcement deputy, 1 Stokes Township deputy, 1 maintenance person, 15 auxiliary deputies, 1 dog warden, 5 administrators, 2 court deputies, 5 school resource officers, 17 deputies, 8 communications staff, 19 jail personnel, 1 jail doctor, 1 nurse, and of course 1 Sheriff.
This dedicated staff works together to ensure public safety, provide quality service, and maintain the efficient operation of the Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Randy Dodds talks about the staffing concerns he has for his office in 2025:
