County of Harrison

The Clark County Jail is a detention center with nearly 200 beds. The facility has an indoor and outdoor recreational area and modern security system. It is staffed with more than 35 correction officers, several dispatchers, cooks, maintenance personnel, a full-time nurse, chaplain, work supervisor, medical doctor and receptionist. Six of its correction officers also act as transport officers. The Clark County Jail is operated by the Clark County Police Department, which is a law enforcement agency that offers protection services for more than 100,000 people, including residents, visitors and support personnel.

The Lawrence County Sheriff Department is a full-service, community-oriented law enforcement agency that preserves peace and safety and safeguards citizens rights. It undertakes various criminal cases and works with other state, local and federal agencies to ensure public safety and exchange of information between law enforcement officers and the public. The Lawrence County Sheriff Department supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior. The department maintains a K-9 team that handles issues related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for people, buildings and evidence. The Lawrence County Sheriff Department, located in Bedford, Ind., also has an emergency response team.