Yuma County Sheriff’s Office Bureaus

Sheriff’s Office Organization

The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of three bureaus:

Administration Bureau
The Administration Bureau provides support services to both the Detention and Patrol Bureaus in such critical areas as Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Records, Information Technology, Purchasing and Civil Processing.

Detention Bureau
The Detention Bureau provides for the care, custody and control of prisoners with the intent to reduce recidivism in Yuma County through education and services provided to prisoners both accused of or convicted of crimes. This bureau is headed by a Captain and four Lieutenants.

Patrol Bureau
The Patrol Bureau is responsible for patrol activity throughout the unincorporated areas of the county to enforce laws and conduct crime prevention activities. This bureau is comprised of the Patrol Division, Boating Safety & Enforcement Unit (Boat Patrol), Criminal Investigations Bureau, Office of Professional Responsibility, Communications Department (Dispatch), Evidence Department and the Volunteer units. The bureau is headed by a Captain and three Lieutenants.