Departments

Divisions of the Sheriff's Office

The Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office has divisions (or bureaus, depending on where you're from) that handle various aspects of all things relating to enforce the laws of Washington, preventing crime, and taking care of the residents of Cowlitz County.

Civil: Handles non-criminal and business aspects of the Sheriff's Office, including property sales, auctions, issuance of permits, and serving of civil papers.

Investigations: Provides investigative services on cases and crimes that require more in-depth analysis than standard patrol investigation (crimes such as child assault, sexually motivated crimes, and other felonious matters). Sex offender registration also falls within this division.

Patrol: The most visible division of the Sheriff's Office, patrol proactively seeks to enforce traffic laws and reduce crime before it happens in Cowlitz County.

Services: Handles Sheriff's Office aspects that do not fall under the Patrol division, including training, boating, Sheriff's Reserves, and Search and Rescue coordination.