Primary concern is the safety and well-being of all persons and property in Martin County. - Operates 24 hours a day and 365 day per year and consists of several major divisions including Administration, Patrol, Corrections (jail), and Communications. - Responsibilities include 911 and emergency dispatching, criminal investigations, crime reporting, drug abuse education and prevention, water patrol and dive rescue, crime prevention, civil process, illegal drug investigations, patrol, and detention and care of inmates - Issues gun permits