With more than 54,000 calls logged in 2025 and only about 14 road deputies and 11 communications staff covering the county, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting new officers to help meet ongoing service demands.
Chief Deputy Joe Kopus said last week the agency currently has two candidates in the police academy and recently hired another recruit. Once those deputies complete training, staffing levels should be “okay,” he said.
Law enforcement training takes several months, however, in the meantime, deputies continue covering a large geographic territory while responding to an increasing volume of calls for service.
The LCSO recently negotiated a new three-year contract with the Logan County Commissioners that included wage increases aimed at improving recruitment and retention. Under the agreement, road deputies now top out at more than $36 per hour, while communications dispatchers can earn more than $31 per hour.
Open corrections officer positions are also available.
The LSCO assists with training and equipment expenses. Lateral transfers from other agencies are also encouraged to apply.
Those with a passion to serve who want a challenging but rewarding career may contact Tom Watson at twatson@logancountyohio.gov or visit the LCSO website to learn more.
The scope of the workload is reflected in the agency’s 2025 year-end statistics.
Communications and Dispatch Activity
• 54,539 total CAD calls logged
• 8,282 emergency 911 calls answered
• 155,437 non-emergency calls received
• 29,753 calls dispatched specifically for Sheriff’s deputies
• 2,188 hours of communications overtime
• 6,785 fire and EMS incidents dispatched
A CAD call includes any incident entered into the agency’s computer-aided dispatch system — not just emergency 911 calls. That total includes traffic stops, crashes, alarms, civil assists, welfare checks and fire or EMS responses.
The communications staff currently consists of one supervisor, seven full-time employees, one part-time employee and two trainees.
Dispatch services were also provided for:
• Russell’s Point Police — 7,897 calls
• Washington Township Police — 5,776
• West Liberty Police — 4,654
• Bellefontaine Police Department — 1,475
• West Mansfield Police — 174
• Ohio State Highway Patrol — 387
• Outside agencies, including ODNR Wildlife — 80
Patrol Activity
• 5,356 traffic stops
• 1,024 total crashes
• 166 injury crashes
• 854 non-injury crashes
• 4 fatal crashes
• 293 domestic violence incidents
• 145 thefts
• 45 assaults
• 45 stolen vehicles
• 27 burglaries
• 18 burglaries in progress
• 47 sex offenses
• 9 overdoses
• 1,198 911 hang-up calls
• 123 threatening suicide calls
• 6 attempted suicides
• 2 confirmed suicides
• 84 Crisis Intervention Team transports
• 468 additional transports
Investigations and Drug Enforcement
• 72 cases investigated by detectives
• 21 search warrants executed
• 1,021 evidence items logged
• 187 evidence items sent to BCI
• 24 polygraphs conducted
• 50 cell phones processed
• 39 Drug Task Force search warrants
• 70 drug cases investigated
• 35 defendants charged
• 43 firearms seized
• $28,221 cash seized
• 6 overdose deaths investigated
Drug seizures included:
• 1,307 grams of methamphetamine
• 337.3 grams of fentanyl
• 349.04 grams of crack/cocaine
• 179.78 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
• Estimated street value of approximately $77,278
• 35.99 pounds of unused medications collected in the lobby drop box
Jail Operations
• 625 male inmates housed
• 237 female inmates housed
• 58.78 average daily population
• 316 felony charges
• 447 misdemeanor charges
• 99 unclassified holds
• 60,218 meals served
• $236,982.62 total meal cost
• $55,976.02 inmate medication charges
• $40,973.75 other medical expenses
• 77 inmates placed on withdrawal medications
• 1,372 nurse visits
Logan County Courthouse security screened 35,269 visitors in 2025. Numerous knives and two firearms were seized and returned to their owners.
The 2026 Logan County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy is expected to begin March 24. Open seats remain available for residents who would like to learn more about the inner workings of the agency and what it takes to protect and serve Logan County.
Call (937) 592-5731 for more information.
