Van Wert County Sheriff's Office

The Van Wert County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services and maintains law and order in the county. It is administered by the government of Van Wert County in Ohio. The office responds to various types of criminal and noncriminal incidents. The Van Wert County Sheriff's Office also investigates traffic accidents and assists other government agencies. It supports various criminal and civil processes for the common pleas and municipal courts within the county. Additionally, the office provides electronic fingerprinting, child photo identification and sex offender registration services, as well as issues concealed handgun licenses. The Van Wert County Sheriff's Office operates a K9 unit that assists in tracking suspects, searching buildings, detecting narcotics and recovering evidence. It administers the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program for students.