Police Bureau

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Police Bureau Overview

The Police Bureau of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office includes several divisions and personnel responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Genesee County.

Police Bureau Divisions

  • Sheriff's Office Administration
  • Clerical Support Personnel
  • Road Patrol Division
  • Criminal Investigation Division

Sheriff's Office Administration

The Administration team oversees the operations of the Sheriff's Office. The team includes:

  • Sheriff
  • Undersheriff
  • Chief Deputy, Road Patrol
  • Chief Deputy, Criminal Investigation
  • Sheriff's Confidential Secretary

Clerical Support Personnel

Clerical personnel provide administrative support to the Sheriff's Office. These positions include:

  • Principal Financial Clerks
  • Financial Clerk-Typists

Road Patrol Division

The Road Patrol Division maintains mobile patrol units throughout the County. The Division performs duties central to the Sheriff's Office's law enforcement and public safety mission.

Responsibilities of the Road Patrol Division include:

  • Enforcing laws and apprehending violators
  • Investigating suspicious and criminal activities
  • Preventing crime
  • Preserving public peace and maintaining order
  • Providing police-related public services

Role of the Sheriff

Police agencies are responsible for enforcing laws and protecting lives and property. Article 17, Section 650 of New York State County Law identifies the Sheriff as the County's conservator of the peace. The Genesee County Sheriff's Police Bureau serves the community by helping provide a safe and secure environment for residents and businesses.

Criminal Investigation Division

The Criminal Investigation Division supports the Road Patrol Division by conducting detailed investigations. This work requires specialized skills and training beyond the scope of typical patrol duties.

Responsibilities of the Criminal Investigation Division include:

  • Investigating criminal and noncriminal incidents
  • Obtaining information and evidence to identify suspects
  • Arresting offenders
  • Recovering stolen property
  • Conducting countywide drug enforcement
  • Presenting cases for prosecution

The Criminal Investigation Division provides in-depth, specialized investigative services that patrol officers may be unable to conduct because of time constraints and other patrol responsibilities.

Use of Force Policy

View the Sheriff's Office Use of Force Policy (PDF)(PDF, 190KB)