PATROL

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PATROL DIVION

The Patrol Division is responsible for active community involvement to provide law enforcement and security for the rural areas and small municipalities of Comanche County. We currently have two other subsections of K9 teams and Honor Guard sections to assist with day to day operations.

Currently, there are 15 sworn Patrol Deputies that provide 24 hour, 7 days per week coverage. Assigned are 1 Patrol Commander, Lieutenant Gonzales, 1 Evidence Custodian, 1 Shift Supervisor (Sergeants), 4 Assistant Shift Supervisors (Corporals), and 8 Patrol Deputies to cover the County.

There is also a maintenance section manned by a capable Mechanic, David McCracken, that keeps our fleet of vehicles safe and running.

Comanche County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard 2021

HONOR GUARD DETAIL

The Honor Guard provides honors for those that have tirelessly served this Country, State and County.

Honors to fallen brothers and sisters in arms for both Military and Law Enforcement are provided at county cemeteries and for Memorial Day activities and Fourth of July ceremonies.

K9 SECTION

The K9 section provides an additional professional tool to combat the continued drug problem, maintaining a high proficiency level which cannot be compromised.

Currently, assigned K9 teams:
Cpl. Tonja Ekberg and K9 Sam
Deputy Spencer Fletcher and K9 Yumi

Deputy Spencer Fletcher and K9 Yumi

Donations of K9 Body Armor

Yumi's Vest

YUMI

Yumi
Sam

SAM

Sam at Trials

Comanche County Sheriff's Office K9s, Yumi and Sam, have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization called Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Yumi's vest was embroidered with the sentiment "Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always".

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,033 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at this link:   Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.