The Uniform Division, led by Captain James Charon with Lieutenant Evans, includes 28 deputies and 4 sergeants. They patrol 632 square miles in Van Buren County. Seven deputies work from a satellite office in the northwest part of the county. We also provide contracted deputies to local areas.
Mission Statement
Through a dedicated partnership with the community, we are committed to serving the people by protecting life and property, preventing crime, detecting, identifying and apprehending criminals; and providing these services with compassion and respect, ensuring that each person can equally enjoy the constitutional rights guaranteed them.
Townships Served
- Almena
- Antwerp
- Arlington
- Bangor
- Bloomingdale
- Columbia
- Decatur
- Geneva
- Hamilton
- Lawrence
- Paw Paw
- Pine Grove
- Porter
- Waverly
School Resource Officers
School Resource Officers (SROs) work to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff, and faculty.
- Bloomingdale Schools
- Gobles Schools
- Hartford Schools
- Mattawan Schools
- Paw Paw Schools
