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Allegan County Sheriff’s Office

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of Allegan County, Michigan. The Sheriff's Office is headquartered in Allegan, Michigan, and serves a population of over 110,000 people.

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The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office was established in 1837, shortly after the creation of Allegan County. The first sheriff, John R. Williams, was appointed by Governor Stevens T. Mason. The Sheriff's Office has a long and proud history of service to the community, and has played a vital role in the development of Allegan County.

Mission Statement

To Serve and protect the citizens of Allegan County, Michigan, with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

Vision Statement

To be a leader in public safety, providing exceptional service and building strong partnerships with the community.

Core Values

  • Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all that we do.
  • Professionalism: We are committed to providing the highest quality of service.
  • Compassion: We care about the people we serve.
  • Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
  • Innovation: We are constantly seeking new and better ways to serve the community.

Divisions

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is divided into several divisions, each responsible for a specific area of law enforcement:

  • Patrol Division: The Patrol Division is responsible for responding to calls for service, conducting traffic stops, and enforcing the law.
  • Criminal Investigations Division: The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for investigating serious crimes, such as homicides, robberies, and assaults.
  • Jail Division: The Jail Division is responsible for operating the Allegan County Jail, which houses adult inmates awaiting trial or serving sentences.
  • Court Security Division: The Court Security Division is responsible for providing security at the Allegan County Courthouse and other court facilities.
  • Marine Division: The Marine Division is responsible for patrolling the lakes and rivers of Allegan County.
  • K-9 Unit: The K-9 Unit consists of several specially trained dogs and their handlers who assist in a variety of law enforcement tasks, such as tracking suspects, detecting narcotics, and searching for evidence.

Community Programs

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office offers a number of community programs, including:

  • School Resource Officer Program: The School Resource Officer Program places police officers in schools to help keep students safe and to provide positive role models.
  • Citizens on Patrol: The Citizens on Patrol program allows community members to volunteer their time to assist the Sheriff’s Office in patrolling neighborhoods and businesses.
  • Project Lifesaver: Project Lifesaver is a program that provides tracking bracelets to individuals with cognitive disabilities who are at risk of wandering away from home.
  • Victim Services Unit: The Victim Services Unit provides support and assistance to victims of crime.

Employment Opportunities

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of employment opportunities, including positions in the following areas:

  • Law Enforcement: The Sheriff’s Office is always looking for qualified individuals to join its team of law enforcement officers.
  • Corrections: The Sheriff’s Office offers a variety of positions in the Jail Division, including corrections officers, jail administrators, and food service workers.
  • Civilian Positions: The Sheriff’s Office also has a number of civilian positions available, such as administrative assistants, dispatchers, and records clerks.

For more information about employment opportunities with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, please visit the Sheriff's Office website.

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Allegan County Arrest Warrants Search

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office provides an online tool that allows you to search for active arrest warrants in Allegan County, Michigan.

How to Find a Warrant in Allegan County

To search for a warrant in Allegan County, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office website.
  2. Click on the “Warrants” tab at the top of the page.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for in the search fields.
  4. Click on the “Search” button.

The search results will display a list of all active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the following information:

  • Name of the person
  • Date of birth
  • Warrant number
  • Issuing agency
  • Charge(s)
  • Bond amount

What to Do If You Have a Warrant

If you have a warrant for your arrest, you should turn yourself in to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible. You can do this by going to the Allegan County Jail at 640 River St. Allegan, MI 49010.

If you are unable to turn yourself in, you should contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 673-0500 to discuss your options.

Important Information

  • The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office does not issue warrants. Warrants are issued by judges and other authorized officials.
  • The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for enforcing warrants issued by other jurisdictions.
  • If you have a warrant for your arrest in another jurisdiction, you should contact the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction to inquire about turning yourself in.

Allegan County Mugshots

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office does not release mugshots to the public. This is in accordance with Michigan law, which prohibits the release of mugshots and other criminal justice records without a court order.

How to Obtain Mugshots

If you need to obtain a mugshot for a specific individual, you can contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office and request a copy of the individual’s booking photo. However, the Sheriff’s Office will only release the mugshot if you have a valid legal reason for requesting it, such as if you are an attorney representing the individual or a member of the media.

Availability of Mugshots

Even if you have a valid legal reason for requesting a mugshot, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office may not be able to provide it to you. This is because the Sheriff’s Office is only required to retain mugshots for a certain period of time. After that period of time, the mugshots are destroyed.

Bond Information

Bail is a sum of money that a person accused of a crime must pay to the court in order to be released from jail while awaiting trial. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for their trial.

There are two types of bail:

  • Cash bail: This is a sum of money that the person must pay in full to the court.
  • Surety bond: This is a bond that is issued by a bail bondsman. The bail bondsman will pay the full amount of the bail to the court, and the person will only have to pay the bail bondsman a percentage of the bail amount (usually 10-15%).

How to Post a Bond in Allegan County Sheriff’s Office

If you need to post a bond for someone who has been arrested in Allegan County, you can do so at the Allegan County Jail. The Jail is located at 640 River St. Allegan, MI 49010.

To post a bond, you will need to:

  1. Go to the Jail’s front desk and ask to speak to a bail bondsman.

  2. The bail bondsman will ask you for the following information:

    • Name of the person you are posting bail for
    • Date of birth of the person you are posting bail for
    • Amount of the bail
    • Type of bail (cash or surety bond)

  3. Once the bail bondsman has all of the required information, they will issue you a bond.

  4. You will need to pay the bail bondsman the full amount of the bail (if you are posting a cash bond) or a percentage of the bail amount (if you are posting a surety bond).

  5. Once you have paid the bail bondsman, they will give you a receipt.

  6. You will need to take the receipt to the Jail’s front desk and give it to the jailer.

  7. The jailer will release the person you are posting bail for.

Allegan County Most Wanted

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office maintains a list of the county’s most wanted fugitives. These are individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.

How to View the Most Wanted List

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted list is available online.

The list includes the following information for each fugitive:

  • Name
  • Photograph
  • Date of birth
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Hair color
  • Eye color
  • Charges
  • Bond amount

How to Report a Fugitive

If you have information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Allegan County Most Wanted list, you can contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 673-0500.

Reward

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a fugitive on the Most Wanted list.

Sex Offender Registry

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office provides a Sex Offender Registry that allows you to search for registered sex offenders in Allegan County.

How to Search the Sex Offender Registry

To search the Allegan County Sex Offender Registry, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office website.
  2. Click on the “Sex Offender Registry” tab at the top of the page.
  3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for in the search fields.
  4. Click on the “Search” button.

The search results will display a list of all registered sex offenders in Allegan County who match your search criteria. The results will include the following information for each offender:

  • Name
  • Photograph
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Charges
  • Risk level

Important Information

  • The Allegan County Sex Offender Registry is only a list of registered sex offenders. It is not a list of all sex offenders in Allegan County.
  • The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for enforcing the sex offender registry.
  • If you have information about a sex offender who is not registered, you should contact the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 673-0500.

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