Mission Statement

We, the Whitman County Sheriff's Office do hereby recognize that we are empowered by our communities to carry out certain duties and functions of government.

Paramount amongst these, is protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order and safety; enforcement of laws and ordinances; execution of orders of the courts and the safeguarding of civil rights, which provide liberty and freedom for all people.

The philosophy of community oriented policing is the foundation for our actions. We strive to provide an improved quality of life in our communities, investigating problems and incidents, seeking solutions and providing those services necessary to foster a sense of cooperation and security in our neighborhoods. We recognize a shared responsibility with the citizens, agencies of government and other service providers for the total quality of life and co-production of order within Whitman County.

We establish public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of professional performance and ethics. We are dedicated to development of each individual in our organization through effective training, education and progressive leadership.