Sheriff Mike Strong was elected in 2004 and immediately began working to accomplish the vision of teamwork within our communities that marked the commitments outlined during his campaign.

The mission of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department is to provide for the protection and security of the citizens and visitors to Buchanan County. We are committed to excellence and efficiency in our services, responsibilities and the performance of our duties. Integrity is the hallmark of the deputies who serve you. We are committed to the highest standards, ethical conduct, truthfulness, and moral behavior in all aspects of our performance. We hold ourselves completely accountable for all of our actions, while taking pride in our professional level of service and our dignified treatment of all persons. Honesty, respect, compassion, integrity, trust, and service are the cornerstones of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department.

This site has been created as a public service for any person, especially our citizens who are interested in the operations and services of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department. The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department includes a dedicated staff that is firmly committed to providing professional law enforcement services to the citizens and businesses in Buchanan County. We sincerely hope you enjoy visiting our web site, and welcome any of your comments or questions.

The entire staff of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department is constantly working to achieve and maintain our mission statement: "To protect and serve the citizens of Buchanan County through professional and effective law enforcement."

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