info about kennebec county maine sheriff dept

from county budget document - they have a dive team and 2 K9 teams -
there is a $20,00 contractual item in the budget for communications -
that might be for state police dispatch and psap services - there is
also a 20K item for radios

Narrative: The staff of the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office is
committed to protecting life, property and the constitutional rights
of all citizens. The Kennebec County Sheriff's Office was established
in 1799. Through the years the role of the Sheriff's Office has
changed and been enhanced by the population and needs of the people of
Kennebec County. The Law Enforcement Division currently has twenty
full time Deputies that patrol on a regular basis. Our Patrol Division
is supported by the Detective Division consisting of three full time
Detectives. The Command Staff consists of a Lieutenant, the Chief
Deputy and the Sheriff. The Sheriff and the Chief Deputy split their
responsibilities between the Law Enforcement Division and Corrections.

Along with the patrol duties, Kennebec Sheriff's Office has a Dive
Rescue Team that can respond anywhere in the County. This Team is
supported by a small budget line and is primarily voluntary, which
lends credit to the value and commitment of our Deputies.

The Correctional Facility is a 24/7 operation with a average daily
population of 140 incarcerated individual.

Departmental Objectives: To provide the citizens of Kennebec County
and our visitors professional, compassionate and competent law
enforcement services. The safety and security of individuals who are
incarcerated using the hard-earned monies provided to the Kennebec
County Sheriff's Office by the tax payers residing in our county.
Assignments within the Law Enforcement Division: ✓ Maine Revenue
Services ✓ Maine and Federal Drug Enforcement ✓ Prisoner Transport ✓
Criminal Investigations Division ✓ Patrol ✓ Administration ✓ Civil
Process Programs and Specialties: ✓ Kennebec Dive Rescue Team ✓
Revenue Enforcement for State of Maine ✓ Regional Training provided. ✓
Motor Vehicle Crash Reconstruction ✓ 2 Active K-9 Teams ✓ C.A.R.A.
Program within the Correctional Facility ✓ Medically Assisted
Treatment for those with illegal drug dependencies disorders ✓
Correctional Diversionary Programs 125 State St. Augusta, ME 04330