Delaware County Sheriffs Office

Administrators of the Sheriffs Office page reserve the right to remove obscenities, off-topic comments, or personal attacks. -This page is monitored regularly, but not 24/7. Please call 740-833-2800 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. -Any information or comments posted on this page are subject to public records disclosure. The Delaware County Sheriffs Office is as old as the county ... having formed in 1808 with Solomon D. Smith elected as the Countys first Sheriff. It only took a total of 32 votes when he won the election! Some 41 Sheriffs later and with a population reaching 200,000, Delaware Countys rapid growth remains one of the biggest challenges and opportunities. Though rich in history and tradition, the Sheriffs Office today also prides itself on its ability to protect and serve the community in the most advanced and progressive manner possible. Technology has enabled law enforcement agencies nationwide to respond faster and communicate better. The Sheriffs Office is responsibl...