Agency Profiles

The Pasquotank County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has a staff of 69 people, serving a population of over 40,000 individuals and covering almost 300 square miles. The PCSO’s mission is to provide the highest standard of public service, while committing to the people, traditions, and diversity of Pasquotank County. To protect life and property,…

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is a predominantly rural agency that conducts criminal investigations, maintains criminal records, trains law enforcement, and operates a forensic laboratory. In recent years, there has been a consistent increase in the violent crime rate in South Dakota. Many communities contend with increases in the complexity of crimes…

The Shawano, Wisconsin, Police Department (SPD) has a staff of 23 people, including 21 sworn officers, serving a population of over 9,000 individuals. Shawano is a hub for area commerce and sees a daily population influx due to community resources, economic development, and recreational activities on Shawano Lake. Like most cities in the United States,…

The Smyth County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has a staff of 93 people serving a population of almost 30,000 individuals and covering over 430 square miles. Because of the large geographic area and rurality of the county, response times can be lengthy. Over the past several years, Smyth County has experienced a steady number of…

The Comanche, Texas, Police Department (CPD) has a staff of 13 sworn officers, serving a population of over 4,000 individuals. Comanche’s community is greatly affected by the prevalence of narcotics trafficking, sex crimes, human trafficking, and crimes against children. The CPD plans to increase its investigative capabilities by using Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI)…