What is the role of county police departments?
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The role of police departments is to protect and serve their community. County police departments have a wider jurisdiction than city police departments. In some cases, they oversee cities that don't have a local police department. In other cases, they serve as a second form of security for those communities.
Jail
County departments maintain the jails and detention centers. They provide prisoner intake and transport services.
Court Services
County police departments provide protection to those in a county courtroom setting including judges, plaintiffs, legal secretaries, witness, and the public.
Warrants
Many county police departments handle warrant services because local city agencies don't have the resources to do it.
Water Patrol
Many county departments are in charge of patrolling the lakes and waterways. They provide rescue services to boaters and others who have found themselves in peril on the water.
Citizens Law Enforcement Academy
Some county agencies offer a Citizens Law Enforcement Academy which is intended to give citizens a closer look at what it's like to be a police officer.
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