On May 13, 2003, the Sheriff's Office held a Dedication Ceremony for the newly renovated Patrol Facility.

The expansion to the Patrol Facility and renovation of the existing facility was first discussed in 1998. The Board of County Commissioners recognized the merits of the project and provided funding in 1999.

The Sheriff's Office worked closely with the architectural team to design a facility which provides the Patrol Division with 13,300 square feet of space. Construction began in September of 2000 and was completed in December of 2002. During the construction and renovation, the Patrol Division continued to occupy the facility.

The Sheriff's Office appreciates the hardships endured by the contractor and the Patrol Division staff throughout the renovation/construction process.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to express our sincere thanks to the past, present, and future Boards of County Commissioners of Washington County. Were it not for their support and commitment to the Sheriff's Office, through funding of this and other projects, law enforcement would be unable to provide the quality of life which the citizens of Washington County have come to enjoy.

We truly appreciate the continued cooperative efforts between the Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff's Office.

Pastor Bill McPherson, Sheriff's Office Chaplain, delivers the invocation.


Captain Doug Mullendore, Chief Deputy, (elected Sheriff in 2006) introduces some of the many dignitaries that attended the Patrol Facility dedication.


Sheriff Charles Mades (retired 2006) welcoming attendees


Former Board of County Commissioners President Greg Snook officially presents the Patrol Facility to Sheriff Mades


The Board of County Commissioners and Sheriff Mades cut the ribbon, officially opening the Patrol Facility. Pictured, left to right, are current County Commissioners Jeff Kercheval, William Wivell, former President Greg Snook, retired Sheriff Mades, former Commissioners Dori Nipps and John Munson.


After the Posting and Recovery of the Colors, the Sheriff's Office Honor Guard detail poses for a picture. The emblems in the background represent changes to the Sheriff's Office emblem over the last 40 years.


Washington County has had four Sheriff's over the past 33 years. Pictured, left to right, are Sheriff Francis Ford (1974 to 1978), Sheriff Charles Mades (1986 to 2006), Sheriff Glenn Bowman (1978 to 1986). Not in the picture is current Sheriff, Douglas W. Mullendore