The Patrol Division is responsible for providing primary police service to the unincorporated townships within Daviess County (including the incorporated community of Whitesville).  Currently there are 21 sworn officers assigned to this division.  Each officer is trained in the area of emergency medical aid, firearms, interpersonal communications, patrol techniques and procedures, domestic violence and crisis intervention, mental illness, substance abuse, traffic control, and accident investigations.  In addition, Sheriff's deputies are responsible for the service of civil and criminal process, including subpoenas, summons, and warrants.  The Sheriffs Department also is charged with the responsibility of administering Sheriff's sales, orders of executions, and distribution of this funds. The division also oversee deputies assigned to the  S.R.O. (School Resource Officers), and K-9 programs.