Sheriff Matt Bostrom
Local arrestees are seen promptly in one of two arraignment courtrooms presided over by a rotation of Second District Court judges. These courtrooms easily rival any downtown courtroom for activity level, for as the tour guide reminded, “People get arrested every day.” Visitors also got to see a typical holding pod for detainees, with two levels of cells looking out on a common area that includes telephones, tables, vending machines, and donated books. Bologna sandwiches, supplemented by vending machine fare, apparently make up the typical detainee diet. (The typical detainee remains at the facility for less than five days, but apparently those who stay longer learn to get creative with these limited options.) Other highlights of the tour included the emergency dispatch center (one of the largest in the Midwest), and the indoor shooting range. The tour concluded with the chance to say hello to Sheriff Matt Bostrom (and take his picture).
Some features and services offered by the Sheriff’s Department include the following:
Community Concerns forum – Use this link if you want to make the Department aware of something, like a potential safety issue looming in your neighborhood.
Report a Tip – Use this link to submit an online tip, or submit it by text or phone.
Arrest Warrant Search – Here is a searchable database if you need to know if there is a warrant out for someone’s arrest.
Community Alerts – Submit to this service to stay informed of emergencies such as missing persons or predatory offender notifications.
You can also follow the Sheriff’s Department on Facebook.
