Records Division
Archive records are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Available reports would include Motor Vehicle Accident, General Purpose, and Offense Reports.

Jail Division
The present-day Jail was built in 1967 and included living quarters for the Sheriff and his family. The living quarters have since been converted into office space.

There are approximately 1,000 inmates processed through the Jail each year.

Jail visitation is for immedate family members only. Visitation hours are Sundays:

• 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. for female inmates
• 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for male inmates

For specific details regarding rules and regulations for the Miami County Jail, contact the Jail Supervisor at (913) 294-4444.

Communications Division
The Communications Division handles all incoming 911 calls in Miami County. Computer-aided dispatching is utilized to dispatch for three county ambulances, rural fire departments, the Louisburg Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, and Kansas Wildlife & Parks.

Investigations Division
The Investigations Division handles the investigation of crimes committed against persons and/or property and narcotics crime. Detectives work with local, state and federal agencies to investigate criminal activities.

Road Patrol Division
The Road Patrol Division handles approximately 5,000 calls per year, serves approximately 3,700 civil process papers, and executes approximately 300 warrants per year. Deputies respond to all incoming 911 calls, including those dialed in error.

Each Deputy works four (4) ten-hour shifts on a rotating schedule and is assigned a "take home" patrol unit, which allows for a quicker response in emergencies.

Listed below are some of the many additional duties assigned to Sheriff's Deputies:

Business and Residential Checks
Per the request of citizens or business owners, security checks will be conducted. Deputies check the interior and exterior of the home or business which includes inspection of door locks, lighting, alarms, safes, windows, etc.

Residents of Miami County may also request a Vacation House Check if they plan to be out of town. These residential checks are conducted daily, ensuring extra security. (Contact the Crime Prevention Unit for additional information)

• Motorist Assist
  Deputies respond to all reports of stranded motorists in the unincorporated areas of the county, or refer callers to the appropriate Police Department or the Kansas Highway Patrol.
  
• Child Safety Seats
  The Miami County Sheriff's Office conducts a number of Child Safety Seat Clinics each year to ensure that parents are correctly installing their child's safety seat. Deputies who have been specially trained as Child Safety Seat Technicians are also available to check a citizen's car seat by making an appointment for the inspection.
  
• Operation Life Saver (Railroad Crossing Safety)
  Deputies target drivers who fail to obey railroad signals and crossing arms to decrease the number of grade crossing collisions. During these operations, Deputies ride the trains to identify and cite drivers who have risked their lives and the lives of their passengers by driving around crossing arms.
  
• Sobriety Checkpoints
  The Miami County Sheriff's Office routinely conducts Sobriety Checkpoints throughout the year. Checkpoints are used to detect and deter impaired drivers and as a means to educate the motoring public about the dangers of impaired driving and its costs to society.
  
• Traffic Enforcement/Accident Investigation
  Deputies conduct random patrols and selective enforcement operations to target hazardous moving violations, suspended and revoked drivers, and impaired drivers to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on our roadways.
  
• Technical Accident Investigations
  Identify the underlying causes for collisions which allow the Sheriff's Office to target enforcement of dangerous driver behaviors to reduce crashes. They also provide valuable information to the Department of Transportation in regards to possible engineering-related causes.
  
• K-9 Unit
  The Miami County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit is utilized in narcotics detection and in tracking criminals or missing persons.
  
• Reserve Unit
  Reserve Deputies assist with the everyday patrol duties. These non-paid volunteers contribute over 1,000 hours a year. They receive the same training as a paid Deputy. They are a great asset to the Miami County Sheriff's Office.

Special Operations Response Team
The Special Operations Response Team (S.O.R.T.) handles hostile situations with violent suspects, serves high-risk search warrants, and handles hostage negotiations.

Emergency Management Division

• Storm Spotters
  The Storm Spotters are the ground observers of severe weather. Storm Spotters notify the Communication Division of their findings who, in turn, notifies the National Weather Service of severe weather in Miami County. Storm Spotters are volunteers who provide their own time to ensure the safety of Miami County citizens. They are an asset and very much appreciated.
  
• Underwater Search and Recovery
  The Underwater Search and Recovery Unit assists emergency personnel in underwater recoveries, which include the recovery of persons, property, and evidence. In addition, the team assists with swift water and ice rescues, and provides the public with boat safety instruction. This Unit also consists of volunteers who give freely of their time to be of help to the citizens of Miami County.
  
• Local Emergency Planning Committee
  The L.E.P.C. serves as the coordinator of communications between various emergency rescue and relief agencies, meeting the needs of citizens should disaster strike.