The Wapello County Sheriff's Office and Jail, located in Ottumwa, IA, is responsible for providing law enforcement protection, court security, and civil process service to the county's 36,000 residents. With a budgeted staff of 48 employees, the Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours a day, overseeing a 148-bed jail facility and a team of 12 patrol deputies who cover nearly 800 miles of unincorporated roadways.
In addition to their law enforcement duties, the Wapello County Sheriff's Office also maintains the Sex Offender Registry for the county, dispatches emergency services through their 911 Communications Center, and operates a rescue and recovery unit equipped with boats and a multi-purpose vehicle. The Sheriff's Office is further supported by the Sheriff's Reserve Unit, which assists with various tasks and holds fundraisers to support local families in need.
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