About
The law enforcement facility was built in 1986. This modern, up to date facility houses the Sheriff's Office, Detention facility and the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Chouteau County Sheriff's Office covers the towns of Big Sandy, Carter, Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood, Loma, Square Butte and all rural areas within Chouteau County. We are responsible for the investigation and prevention of crime, coroner duties, fire-warden, civil process, bailiff, emergency recovery, detention center operations and emergency services response for a county of over 3900 square miles. Our Office employs twenty one full and part time personnel as sworn peace officers, detention officers and communications officers. We also rely on Chouteau County's generous volunteers to run Search and Rescue
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PURPOSE AND MISSION
The basic purpose of the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office may be classified under six objectives:
-Protection of Life and Property
-Prevention of Crime
-Suppression of Criminal Activities
-Preservation of the Peace
-Apprehension of Criminals
-Regulation of Conduct (non-criminal)
Because of the objectives covering a wide scope, Deputies are seen on occasions and in all places in the County. The conduct and nature of the Deputy, in the performance of his duties, impress the citizens with the worth of the Office as a whole and form the basis of the support and effectiveness of the Office.
To Serve and Protect
The basic purpose of the Chouteau County Sheriff's Office may be classified under six objectives:
-Protection of Life and Property
-Prevention of Crime
-Suppression of Criminal Activities
-Preservation of the Peace
-Apprehension of Criminals
-Regulation of Conduct (non-criminal)
Because of the objectives covering a wide scope, Deputies are seen on occasions and in all places in the County. The conduct and nature of the Deputy, in the performance of his duties, impress the citizens with the worth of the Office as a whole and form the basis of the support and effectiveness of the Office.
To Serve and Protect