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There are currently 9 road deputies and 8 part-time reserve deputies which constitutes the core of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. In addition to their regular patrol and law enforcement duties, many of the members of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office also perform other necessary and vital functions to better serve the community. Some of these activities and sub-divisions are outlined below.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office utilizes the four-wheel drive Jeep Liberty as the patrol vehicle of choice. This six-cylinder vehicle provides the right balance of fuel economy and performance necessary to effectively patrol the 872 miles of roadways within the county.SPEED TRAILER
Our speed trailer was built for us by students of the Dayton High School Ag. Metals class. Used in conjunction with active traffic enforcement techniques, the trailer is a vital part of keeping the roadways in and around Dayton safe for everyone to use and enjoy.BOAT PATROL
Members of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office conduct patrols of the Snake River around Little Goose Dam under contract with the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Using our patrol boat, our mission is to enforce the boating laws, watch for persons operating water craft under the influence, and to lend aid to boaters in distress. OFF-ROAD PATROL
Depending upon the terrain and weather conditions, members of the Columbia County Sheriff's Office utilize two snowmobiles and two quad-runner motorcycles for the purposes of mountain patrol, cabin security checks, and for search and rescue operations.
K-9 UNIT
Deputy Mark Franklin and his German Shepherd K-9 "Ronni" are a great asset to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Ronni is trained for officer protection, drug detection, suspect tracking and search and rescue. This highly trained team is available for demonstrations to local groups, too.