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Patrol Division I would like to extend a warm welcome from the patrol division of the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office. Our deputies are outgoing, community-oriented and come from diverse backgrounds. Many have college and/or military experience. Though we are Maine’s smallest county, we patrol some 254 square miles of land; 370 square miles if you factor in our water bodies! We often work with both federal and state law enforcement agencies, as well as local police departments within our county. Our patrol division provides a myriad of services, including, but not limited to, the investigation of criminal offenses, traffic accidents, death scenes, domestic violence and public disturbances. We respond to reports of residential and business alarms, traffic hazards, suspicious persons, and even the occasional barking canine. As in any other jurisdiction, no two days are alike for our patrol staff. Not long ago, one of us actually delivered a baby on duty! Technology has resulted in many changes in our day to day duties. Much of a patrol deputy’s reporting can now be done by a mobile data terminal (MDT) mounted in a cruiser. State driver license and registration inquiries can now be conducted behind a steering wheel. Investigation photographs taken in the field can be downloaded minutes later to become part of an official record. These improvements help to streamline the inevitable paperwork associated with our field. Aside from the Basic Police Academy (currently 18 weeks) held in Vassalboro, Maine, personnel are urged to develop additional specialized skills. Some of these include accident reconstruction, crisis negotiation, interrogation and interview techniques, drug enforcement and firearms instruction. In addition, we have a certified canine handler as well as an Emergency Services Unit (tactical team). Our deputies also receive training and mentoring in community policing, with the purpose of strengthening ties to those we serve. In closing, I would extend an invitation to become familiar with our staff, either by joining a community policing group or simply introducing yourself to a uniformed deputy. Making our county safe is a joint effort. We need your involvement to succeed! Sincerely, Patrol Sergeant
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