Undersheriff
Derek Woodman

Division Commanders
Jail:Captain Dave Suter
Operations:Captain Joe Wray

Administration
Mary Jo Van Houdt
Paulette Horr
Pam Henderson

Records
Katie Miner
Mary Probst

Patrol Supervisors
Sgt. Erik Bourgerie
Sgt. Bryon Colvin
Sgt. Dave Martinez
Sgt. Rachel Dunaway

Jail Supervisors
Sr. Sgt. Tom Tilka
Sgt. Cheryl Giordano
Sgt. Cynthia Gilbert
Sgt. James Schaffer

Special Operations
Sgt. Cale Osborn

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Joel Cochran

Animal Control and Shelter
Nancy J. Ring
Lesley Hall
Anne McKaig

Purpose
The purpose of the Summit County Sheriff's Office is to provide for the safety and security of the community by upholding democratic values, behaviors, and abiding by constitutional safeguards.

Mission Statement
Summit County Government Mission Statement:
The mission of Summit County Government is to assume a leadership role in helping solve community issues.

Summit County Sheriff's Office Mission Statement:
The Summit County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with our community, is dedicated to providing the highest level of public safety to all. Through effective leadership, accountability and teamwork, we will strive to improve the quality of life always seeking new and better ways to serve.

Core Principles
A. The Summit County Sheriff's Office Principles and Values are the most fundamental beliefs by which the Office operates and provides services to the community.

These principles and values serve as the basic foundation from which all services are provided. The principles and values serve as guiding beacons for determining a course of action when specific procedures are not available.

B. The Core Principles of the Summit County Sheriff's Office are:

1. Problem Solving
2. Teamwork & Cooperation
3. Continuous Improvement
4. Working with our citizens to improve overall quality of life

Department Values
The Sheriff's Office values set forth our philosophy of policing and our commitment to the community.

A. We respect life.
B. We believe in and respect Constitutional safeguards, laws and democratic values.
C. We will involve the community in all policing activities that directly impact the quality of life.
D. We believe that while crime prevention is our primary goal, we should vigorously pursue those who commit serious crimes.
E. We are committed to treating everyone with courtesy, respect and fairness at all times.