Thomas Ballinger

Sheriff

The mission of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is to protect the safety a

welfare of the citizens of Wayne County while operating with the highest level

of integrity and professionalism at all times. We will strive to enhance the

trust of Wayne County through transparency and provide exceptional service

that our citizens deserve.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office operates from offices in the Wayne Co

Justice Center, which was constructed in 1977. The Wayne County Justice

Center includes a multi-jurisdictional communication center providing radio

communications to local law enforcement agencies and fire departments,

addition to specialized services for the hearing impaired community, National

Weather Service and Disaster Services Agency.



In August 1989, Wayne County became an enhanced 911 community to better

serve its citizens. Every division of the Sheriff’s Office is staffed 24 hours a day.