An old cliché that has been around for a long time: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be cautious of unsolicited e‐mails and phone calls ‐‐ many are fraudulent. Be wary of anyone who asks for personal information. Do not give out any information to a person, business or Web … Read moreTips to avoid scams

The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office recently held its fourth annual essay contest for sixth grade students. The grand prize winner is honored by having their essay posted on the Sheriff’s Office website and social media outlets the Sheriff’s Office uses: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and its Sioux County Sheriff App. The winner also receives a … Read moreOur 4th Annual Essay Contest Winner

Recently, students in Mr. Kent Zevenbergen’s Forensic Science class at the Boyden‐Hull JR/SR High School participated in a crime scene activity. This activity was facilitated by Zevenbergen and School Resource Officer (SRO), Deputy Waylon Pollema. On the first day of the activity, students were given a crime scene scenario. Acting as law enforcement investigators, the students … Read moreCrime Scene Investigation Taught to Class

We encourage you to bring your expired and unused prescription drugs to the green MedReturn box located in our public lobby. The drug take back day event hours are on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Recently, the Sioux County Jail was the recipient of a prestigious award from the Iowa Department of Corrections. The award recognized the Sioux County Jail as being one of the best midsized jails in the State of Iowa. This award was the result of a nomination from the Iowa State Jail Inspector. The State Jail … Read moreSioux County Jail receives award

On Sunday, March 10 through Tuesday, March 12, Deputy Justin De Bruin and K9 Sonny certified and competed with the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) annual narcotic dog trials. This year’s trials were held in Fort Madison, IA at the Iowa State Penitentiary and hosted by the Iowa Department of Corrections. The certification consisted … Read moreSheriff’s Office K9 Team competes at dog trials

Recently, the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office completed training with their drone. This training was held at the Royal Meadows Care Center with Sioux Center Health staff, in Sioux Center, IA. The scenario that was practiced was one where a staff‐role player with dementia wandered into a nearby cornfield and search parties could not locate the … Read moreDrone training held with Sioux Center Health Staff

The start of this coming school year marks the 9th year of the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO) program. Our program currently serves seven schools in Sioux County; Western Christian High School, Boyden- Hull JR/SR High School, Boyden-Hull Elementary, Hospers Elementary (MOC), Hull Christian School, Spalding Catholic, and the Netherlands Reformed Christian School in … Read moreSRO Program begins 9th year

Sheriff Dan Altena announced today that the Sioux County Communications Center can now receive 911 calls via text message. Chief Deputy/Emergency Management Coordinator, Nate Huizenga has been in charge of the project, which began several years ago. The attached information is very important for 911 texters to be aware of before using the system. Read … Read moreText your 911 Messages

We are committed to public safety. In light of the recent Florida school shooting, along with the many previous mass shootings, we have partnered with the National “See Something – Say Something” program. We will be sending out information by social media, reminding everyone, if you “See Something – Say Something.” We need your eyes … Read more“SEE SOMETHING – SAY SOMETHING”