The Butler County Sheriff's Office has served Butler County, Ohio for over 220 years. James Blackburn was elected as the first Butler County Sheriff in 1803, and the office continues as an elected position at the county level. Richard K. Jones currently serves as the 45th Sheriff of Butler County, which is Ohio's seventh most populous county.
| Position | Name |
|---|
| Sheriff | Richard K. Jones |
| Chief Deputy | Anthony E. Dwyer |
| Major | G. Michael Craft |
The Butler County Sheriff's Office operates on four core values:
- •Honesty - Fostering sincerity, openness, and transparency
- •Integrity - Adhering to moral and ethical principles
- •Humility - Modesty of one's own importance
- •Sense of Community - Being part of, not above, those they serve
Their motto is "Spectemur Agendo" - Let us be judged by our actions.
The office processes Concealed Carry Weapon permit applications for Butler County residents. You can apply online through their website.
Sgt. Jason Owens supervises 20 deputies who provide security for:
- Common Pleas Court
- Juvenile Court
- Area I in Oxford
- Area II in the Historical Courthouse in Hamilton
- Area III in West Chester
- Children Services facilities
Court Security uses metal detectors (walk-through and hand-held), x-ray machines, and physical pat-downs to screen visitors. They also manage prisoner transportation and holding during court proceedings.
- •SWAT Team - The Butler County Regional SWAT Team responds to barricade situations, hostage situations, search warrants for criminal investigations, drug investigations, and fugitive apprehension. They conduct annual training in vehicle/bus assaults, dynamic entries, stealth tactics, hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, school crisis/active shooter response, and man-down rescue. Members must pass bi-annual physical agility tests.
- •Equipment: The SWAT team operates two armored vehicles, including a Lenco BearCat purchased with a grant. The BearCat is equipped with its own oxygen supply for hazardous materials situations.
- •Bike Patrol Unit - Deployed primarily in Liberty Township due to population growth near Liberty Center Mall. The unit handles daily patrol, riot situations, parades, school functions, and concentrates on high-theft neighborhood areas, the Butler County Fair, and organized bike runs. The Bike Patrol Unit recently updated equipment with seven new bicycles and specialized rainproof jackets and pants designed for flexibility and weather protection.
Other Specialized Units:
- Bomb Squad
- Dive Team
- Marine Patrol & Water Rescue
- K-9 Unit & Dog Wardens
- SRO (School Resource Officers)
- Cold Case investigations
- DEA Task Force
- Honor Guard
- Mounted Patrol
- Pipe & Drums
The Butler County Corrections Center opened in August 2002 and houses approximately 750+ prisoners. The facility offers:
- •Booking & Classification
- •Jail facilities with Direct Supervision
- •Worker Programs
- •Inmate Medical Services
- •Visitation
- •Telephone & Mail services
- •Recreation programs
- •Food Services
- •PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliance
- •Volunteer programs
- •Inmate Services: You can deposit commissary funds through AccessCorrections or phone card funds through InmateSales.
The Sheriff's Office has evolved significantly:
- •1803 - James Blackburn elected first Butler County Sheriff. Army's Powder Magazine building became first jail (4-prisoner capacity)
- •1806 - Second jail built on Public Square in Hamilton (12-prisoner capacity)
- •1846 - Third jail constructed for $8,581 (80-prisoner capacity, served 122 years)
- •1969 - Contract awarded for 138-bed facility at $1 million cost
- •1972 - New building dedicated but quickly became too small
- •1989 - Partnership with Fort Hamilton Hughes Hospital and Area Court Judges established Resolutions, Ohio's first full-service state-approved Minimum Security Jail
- •1996-1997 - Resolutions II expansion added over 200 inmate capacity
- •2000-2002 - Direct Supervision Maximum Security facility constructed at approximately $40 million
| Service | Phone |
|---|
| Administration/Information | 513-785-1000 |
| Jail/Corrections | 513-785-1345 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | 513-785-1300 |
| Emergency | 911 |
- •Public Records & Incident Reports - Request through the office
- •Background Checks - Available for employment and other purposes
- •Sex Offender Registry - Search and subscribe to notifications
- •Crime Tips - Submit anonymous tips by texting "COPS" to 274637 (CRIMES) or through their website
- •Jail Roster - View who's currently in custody online
- •Sheriff Sales - Property sales conducted by the office
- •Ride-Along Program - Apply to ride with deputies
- •Community Notifications - Register through Nixle for alerts, AMBER alerts, and weather warnings
- •Location: Hamilton, Ohio - Butler County (Ohio's 7th most populous county)
