Acting Sheriff Mike Hoffman
301 14th St N Suite 4, Benson, MN 56215
For Media Inquiries or to Leave a Tip Please Call 320-842-3206
To speak with our dispatch please call 320-843-3133 Responsibilities
•Full range of law enforcement services for Swift County.•Patrol-based services, including traffic law enforcement; general calls for service; investigate motor vehicle accidents.
•Enforce boating
regulations throughout the County and investigate drownings.•Provide crime prevention and education services to the general public. •Provide investigative services and preparation for prosecution by the County Attorney for felony-level crimes including death investigations, juvenile issues, drug investigations, and welfare fraud.•Responsible for Civil Process, orders of the Court, and all arrest warrants issued by the Court.•Investigate child protection cases jointly with Swift County Human Services.•Responsible for telecommunications including 911 emergency calls and dispatching all emergency and non-emergency law enforcement, Fire and EMS services within Swift County.•Responsible for Court Security.•Responsible for the transportation of committed patients and prisoners. Responsible for the administration and operation of the County Jail.•Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies in the County. •Support the efforts of the County Emergency Manager.
•Provide law enforcement services under contract to the City of Kerkhoven. The Sheriff's Department includes the following positions
•Sheriff
•7 Full Time Deputy Sheriffs & 3 Part Time Deputy Sheriffs
•Operations Manager (supervises jail, communications, records and civil process functions)
•7 full‑time Communications & Corrections Officers (records, dispatch, jail)
•3 part‑time Communications & Corrections Officers
•2 part‑time Bailiff/Transport Officers
Specialized programs and services include:
D.A.R.E Officer
2 Boat and Water enforcement/Rescue Deputies
2 Cold Water Rescue Deputies
Child Safety Clinic
2 Snowmobile Enforcement/Education Deputies
1 West Central S.W.A.T Operator
Prescription Drug Take Back Program
All deputies are certified and work Safe and Sober
4 Crisis Intervention Team certified Deputies
2 Drug Recognition Experts
