Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

What Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office does

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) is the elected county law enforcement agency for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, headquartered at 3500 N. Harlan Ave in Evansville. With approximately 183 personnel operating across four co-located facilities (headquarters, operations center for patrol and investigations, community corrections, and the county jail), the office delivers the full statutory suite of sheriff services: 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, civil process serving, court security, inmate custody, and community engagement. Sheriff Noah Robinson, the 55th Sheriff (elected November 2022, sworn in January 2023), leads the agency. Service channels include in-person visits, multiple dedicated phone lines, an anonymous tip portal, and a comprehensive public website that hosts inmate lookup, warrant search, recent bookings, recent reports, records-request forms, and the Flock Safety LPR Transparency Portal.

VCSO's operational technology stack centers on a Flock Safety License Plate Reader network used for vehicle tracking and cross-jurisdictional suspect location, drone assets (including an ARV system with public-address capability used in tactical and indoor-clearing operations), body-worn cameras, and a Jail Management System. The agency operates a Joint River Patrol Unit with the Evansville Police Department covering ~36 miles of Ohio River shoreline aboard the vessel 'Riverwolf' (partially FEMA/USCG funded), a Neighborhood-Based Policing program assigning dedicated deputies to specific communities, and a ride-along program for civilian education. It also runs a 4-H Fair presence and active social-media engagement across Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Bluesky, and NextDoor.

The agency's revenue model is fundamentally public: primary funding flows from county tax allocations, supplemented by FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Indiana DNR grants, plus minor transactional revenue from public-records fees (e.g., $15 medical-records retrieval plus per-page charges; tiered fees for incident and administrative records) and jail commissary/phone services. The most strategically distinctive programs are the partnership with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, which operates Indiana's first Jail Based Competency Restoration Program inside the county jail (with a 10-bed mental health unit and 32-bed substance abuse unit under construction), reporting 78% non-recidivism and 90% care-referral rates across its first 147 inmates; the long-standing 1977 Aramark food-service partnership supporting the IN2WORK culinary training program for inmates; and recent recognition including the 2026 Indiana Council on Mental Health Justice Advocate of the Year Award (Sheriff Robinson) and Deputy Matt Gardner's 2025 Indiana Top Drug Recognition Expert designation.

Name

Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Legal name

Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office

Website

https://vanderburghsheriff.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is the elected county law enforcement agency for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, employing approximately 183 personnel to deliver patrol, investigations, jail operations, civil process, and community policing to county residents. It operates Flock LPR, drone, and body-camera technology and runs Indiana's first Jail Based Competency Restoration Program with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare.

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Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Correctional Institutions (922140), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Correctional Health, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (In-Custody) (BPAKANAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forensic & Correctional Behavioral Health Services (HLAFACAM), Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Jail operations
• Civil process services
• Community policing
• Public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tax Revenue Funding: Primary government funding through county tax allocations as a public law enforcement agency.
2. Public Records Fees: Fees charged for records requests including medical records retrieval ($15 retrieval fee plus $0.25/page over 10), incident reports (free for 5 pages or less, then $0.50/report for 6-10 pages, then $1.00 + $0.10/page thereafter), and administrative records with similar pricing structure.
3. Jail Services Revenue: Commissary services, phone accounts for inmates, and related jail services generating revenue for the detention facility operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is a county government law enforcement agency providing comprehensive public safety services to residents and visitors of Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Its core operations include patrol and field operations, criminal investigations, jail detention and inmate services, civil process serving, court security, sex offender registration, tax warrant enforcement, and community policing programs. The agency also runs specialized programs including a Joint River Patrol with Evansville Police Department, Drug Recognition Expert evaluations, neighborhood-based policing, and Indiana's first Jail Based Competency Restoration Program in partnership with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare.

Product overview

The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office operates a unified public services platform centered on its official website, providing law enforcement information and citizen services. The core offering includes the VCSO Public Website as the primary portal, supplemented by inmate lookup, warrant search, recent bookings, and incident report modules. Additional services encompass online records request forms, jail services information, the neighborhood-based policing program, ride-along and road closure request systems, crime tip submission, and an LPR transparency portal. The portfolio functions as a consolidated government services hub rather than a commercial software product.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law Enforcement and Patrol Services 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, and field operations serving residents and visitors of Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Includes neighborhood-based policing with dedicated deputies assigned to specific communities and Drug Recognition Expert evaluations.
• County Jail and Detention Services Detention, custody, and inmate rehabilitation services at the Vanderburgh County Jail, including Indiana's first Jail Based Competency Restoration Program in partnership with Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, with planned 10-bed mental health unit and 32-bed substance abuse unit.
• Civil Process Services Service of legal documents including subpoenas, summons, evictions, and court orders for civil cases within Vanderburgh County, provided by the Sheriff's Office under Indiana law.
• Public Records Request Services Processing of public records requests including accident reports, criminal history, incident reports, incarceration records, medical records, and administrative records, with tiered page-based pricing per Indiana state guidelines.
• Joint River Patrol Unit Joint waterway law enforcement patrol with the Evansville Police Department covering approximately 36 miles of Ohio River shoreline including the Port of Evansville, using the patrol vessel 'Riverwolf' and staffed by approximately 18 personnel from both agencies.
• Neighborhood-Based Policing Program Community policing initiative assigning dedicated deputies to specific neighborhoods to build relationships, facilitate information exchange, and address non-urgent crime and quality-of-life issues as an additional communication channel beyond 911.
• Ride-Along Program Civilian ride-along program allowing community members aged 18 and older to shadow deputies during patrol shifts for educational and community engagement purposes.
• Jail Commissary and Inmate Services Inmate commissary services, phone account setup, inmate library services, visitation scheduling, court times, release date lookups, and Vine victim notifications for individuals in custody at the Vanderburgh County Jail.
• Law Enforcement Employment and Training Programs Recruitment and employment pathways for Deputy Sheriff, Confinement Officer, Civilian Support Team, and Internship positions, with structured advancement opportunities and benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and clothing allowance.
• Drug Task Force Operations Joint drug enforcement operations with the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force investigating drug trafficking, including fentanyl enforcement and illegal firearm possession, with VCSO detectives assigned to the unit.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Evansville Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Joint River Patrol Unit collaboration covering approximately 36 miles of Ohio River shoreline. Staffed by approximately 18 personnel from both agencies, with the Sheriff's Office contributing 9 members led by a Sergeant. The patrol maintains a consistent presence throughout the boating season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (LETB)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sheriff Noah Robinson was appointed by Governor Mike Braun to serve on the LETB as the representative for county sheriffs in counties with populations of at least 100,000. The board sets requirements and standards for law enforcement training across Indiana.
• Southwestern Behavioral HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership to provide mental health services inside the Vanderburgh County Jail. Includes Indiana's first Jail Based Competency Restoration Program focused on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, therapy, peer support, legal education, and case management. The partnership also includes a Forensic Team providing continued mental health support and post-release follow-up services.
• Aramark CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Longstanding food service partnership since 1977. Aramark provides food service at the Vanderburgh County Jail and supports workforce development programs like IN2WORK that provide culinary training to inmates.
• Evansville-Vanderburgh County Drug Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint task force comprised of detectives from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office and the Evansville Police Department. Conducts investigations into drug trafficking, including fentanyl enforcement and illegal firearm possession.
• Flock Technology (Flock Safety)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicense Plate Reader (LPR) technology provider. The Flock system has been instrumental in solving crimes including burglary arrests, locating suspects across state lines, and coordinating arrests with out-of-state law enforcement agencies. The agency operates a transparency portal for the LPR system.
• Indiana Council on Mental HealthminorOthersState-level organization that recognized Sheriff Robinson with the Justice Advocate of the Year Award for mental health initiatives in the jail.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton County Sheriff's Office: Indiana sheriff's office serving Hamilton County with similar mid-sized county operations. Both operate under the same Indiana Code requirements for jail reporting, training board oversight, and county-funded law enforcement services.
• Lake County Sheriff's Office: Indiana sheriff's office serving Lake County (northwest Indiana). Similar county-level operations with comparable patrol, jail, and court security functions under the same Indiana regulatory framework.
• Allen County Sheriff's Office: Indiana sheriff's office serving Fort Wayne and Allen County with similar mix of patrol, jail, civil process, and community corrections functions. Comparable size and operational scope within the same Indiana legal and funding framework as VCSO.
• Marion County Sheriff's Office: Indiana's largest county sheriff's office serving Indianapolis-Marion County. Directly comparable as a county-level law enforcement agency operating within the same state regulatory framework (Indiana LETB) and similar statutory mandate for patrol, jail operations, and civil process.
• Hennepin County Sheriff's Office: Minnesota sheriff's office serving Hennepin County (Minneapolis area). Comparable mid-to-large county sheriff operations with established behavioral health and reentry programming similar to VCSO's competency restoration model.
• Travis County Sheriff's Office: Texas sheriff's office serving Travis County (Austin area). Comparable county-level operations with patrol, jail, civil process, and community corrections functions, and has developed innovative behavioral health and reentry programs analogous to VCSO's model.
• Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office: Indiana sheriff's office serving Tippecanoe County with similar mid-sized county scope. Operates under the same Indiana Code requirements and Indiana LETB training standards as VCSO, with comparable patrol, jail, and civil process functions.
• St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office: Indiana sheriff's office serving St. Joseph County (South Bend area). Comparable county-level operations with patrol, jail, civil process, and community corrections under the same Indiana statutory framework.

Regional players

• Evansville Police Department: Municipal police department serving the City of Evansville, overlapping VCSO's jurisdiction. Active joint operations partner via the Joint River Patrol Unit and Evansville-Vanderburgh Drug Task Force, making it a regional operational peer and key collaborator.

Broad incumbents

• Cook County Sheriff's Office: Large Illinois sheriff's office serving Cook County (Chicago area) with extensive jail operations, behavioral health programming, and community corrections. Larger scale than VCSO but directly comparable in functional mix and correctional health program design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCV9y5YpaPPLfItVS7vUUvTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/VandSheriff
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vanderburgh-county-sheriff's-office
• Instagraminstagram.com/vanderburghsheriff

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Profiles9 records

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