Patrol & Community Affairs

The Patrol Division is generally considered the backbone of the Sheriff’s office and is led by Chief Baylor Alexander. Assistant Chief of Patrol North Michael Connors and Assistant Chief of Patrol South Chad Ricks round off the leadership of the largest group of deputies in the agency.  This team is challenged daily by the variety of calls deputies must be prepared to answer and the effectiveness with which they handle each call. Our deputies respond to reports of crimes, conduct traffic control and enforcement, perform community policing functions, and coordinate efforts with the investigators who are called upon to follow up on many cases that originate from Patrol’s calls for service.

The Community Affairs Division consists of the Community Affairs Section and the Patrol Support Section. Our Traffic Unit, Marine Unit, K9 Unit, Community Affairs deputies, Public Service Aides, and Public Information Office all fall under the leadership of Chief Domenic Paniccia.