News & Updates
Latest announcements from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Day of Caring
Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office were honored to roll up our sleeves and take part in the United Way of DeKalb County, Inc. Day of Caring. Our team spent the morning at Ride With Faith, INC., where we built a new horse bathing stall to s
Kindergarten Address Challenge
Over the last few months, deputies from the Sheriff's Office have visited several local elementary schools and celebrated the students successfully memorizing their home addresses.
Deputy Awarded Life-Saving Award
Deputy Aaron Long was awarded the Life-Saving Award for his heroic efforts on February 26, 2025 that directly contributed to saving an infant's life.
Now Hiring Patrol Deputy!
Join the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office! We're looking for dedicated individuals to serve our community and make a difference.
Deputy Completes Academy
Congratulations to Deputy Brandon Quesinberry on graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Sheriff at the Senior Lifestyle Expo
Sheriff Brady Thomas and Chief Deputy Ben Rice attended the Senior Lifestyle Expo at Kruse Plaza where residents could drop off unwanted medications and receive identity theft prevention guides.
Memorial Receives Needed Attention
Many have called in to report that the flag at Master Trooper Bailey's memorial site was broken. Today Deputy Kerley and Deputy Heffelfinger stopped at the Auburn Family Farm and Home store to borrow a post driver to fix the flag.
Preparing for the New School Year
With the 2024-2025 school year almost here in DeKalb County, you may notice DeKalb County Sheriff's Deputies saturating patrols in school zones because child safety is prioritized.
Cops cycle for survivors
Yesterday afternoon Cops Cycling for Survivors made a stop in Auburn on their ride from Fort Wayne to Angola. They met with local surviving family members of officers killed in the line of duty.
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