Meet the Sheriff
Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski
Elected in November of 2020, Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski took the oath of office on January 4, 2021. Prior to serving as Sheriff, Bruce had an extensive career in law enforcement with the Ohio State Highway Patrol where he served the people of Ohio for almost 30 years.
Divisions
Administrative Division
Administrative Division
Administrative Division
Committed to building a foundation for the future, our administrative division strives to develop tomorrow's leaders in law enforcement, today.
S.W.A.T.
Administrative Division
Administrative Division
Founded in 2021, the Portage County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team is constructed of individuals who have specialized training in high-risk critical incidents.
K9 Unit
Administrative Division
Drug & Violent Crime Unit
Dedicated to safety, service, and security, the Portage County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit is crafted of specially trained dogs and handlers.
Drug & Violent Crime Unit
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
Drug & Violent Crime Unit
The Portage County Sheriff's Office Drug & Violent Crime Unit specializes in keeping the residents of Portage County safe from dangerous criminals and violent crime.
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
The P.A.C.E. Unit is committed to drug and crime interdiction throughout Portage County in an effort to keep our citizens, businesses, and communities safe.
Civilian Education
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
Portage Aggressive Crime Enforcement (P.A.C.E.)
In our commitment to transparency and civilian education, our Citizens Police Academy opens our doors to interested residents to learn more about the functions of the Portage County Sheriff's Office.
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
The Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit places heavy concentration on school zone speed enforcement in efforts to keep our children and motorists safe.
Division of Marine Patrol
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
For information regarding marine patrols, please contact Lt. Harry Muir.
Investigative Division
Traffic Safety & Enforcement Unit
Investigative Division
The Portage County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau handles investigations of incident reports pertaining to serious crimes.
Get Involved with the K9 Unit
Become a Supporter
Our K9 program is exclusively supported by donations. All contributions directly benefit our dogs to pay for training, medical, and general expenses. If you are interested in getting involved as a supporter, please contact one of our handlers for additional information.
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