SHERIFF

Serving with Integrity, Courage, and Commitment
Monroe COUNTY, IL
MISSION STATEMENT

Community Safety and Services

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is committed to protect the lives, property and rights of all people, to maintain order and to enforce the laws. The Monroe County Sheriff's Department will strive to accomplish this mission by setting goals and objectives and practicing the values of the Department.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts and the prompt investigation of crime when it occurs. It is our mission to improve and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure that our county is a safe place to live, work and visit.

We are totally dedicated to this mission, to the county we serve and to accept the responsibility of attaining our goal of achieving excellence within our profession.

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Submit confidential tips regarding any suspicious activity or crime.
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Join Our Team

Join the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department! Serve your community and build a rewarding career. Apply today!
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Register Your Cameras

Help keep your neighborhood safe by registering your home security cameras with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. By joining this voluntary program, you'll assist law enforcement in solving crimes faster and enhancing community safety.
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Civil Process & Records Division

Learn about the procedures for civil processing and how to access public records. This division handles all civil service processes, including document handling and maintaining an archive of records for the county.
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NOW RECRUITING: Monroe County Sheriff's Department Explorer Program!

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Meet Sheriff Rohlfing

Get to know Sheriff Neal Rohlfing. Learn about his journey, dedication to service, and his commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Monroe County community.
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Sheriff's App

Our Sheriff's app provides real-time alerts, services, and essential information, bringing the Monroe County Sheriff's Department right to your fingertips.
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Contact Us

Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to us. Our dedicated team is ready to help you with any inquiries or concerns.
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Invite the Sheriff's Department to Your Next Event

In 2024, under Sheriff Neal Rohlfing's leadership, the Monroe County Sheriff's Department launched the Community Involvement Initiative to strengthen ties with the communities we serve. Whether for a community gathering, school event, or business meeting, having our department or Sheriff Rohlfing present offers valuable insights into safety and local law enforcement.

We believe direct engagement is key to building a safer community. To request Sheriff Rohlfing or a representative at your event, please use the link below to connect with us and enhance your event with our presence.
MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF

Welcome to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Website

"As your Sheriff of Monroe County, I would like to welcome you and thank you for using the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department New Website. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department takes pride in proactive policing, professionalism, and community involvement within our communities of Monroe County. On December 1st 2014, I was elected to become Sheriff of Monroe County, I, immediately began working to make my vision of a safer county become a reality by initiating proactive policing. 

Since 2014, I have made many positive changes since becoming Sheriff. Some of our accomplishments are being more involved in our communities by offering training to the citizens of Monroe County for Active Shooter situations, creating an inner county Drug Task Force call the ACE Squad, starting a Youth Police Academy to help strengthen the bonds with our county’s youth.

We have created this new website to give our citizens and our visitors an additional way to communicate with us and a way for us to communicate with all. I wanted to not only provide the citizens of Monroe County important information about the Sheriff’s Department but also included many of the County resources that our citizens may need.

I am honored to be your Sheriff, and I look forward to seeing great things happening here in Monroe County. Our website is just one way I am enhancing our resources at the Sheriff’s Department to better serve our citizens. As your Sheriff, I will continue to fight for protection to Monroe County ensuring that our safety standards are the very best for our residents and our businesses."


Neal Rohlfing
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois
SHERIFF'S BLOG

Keep Up with the Sheriff

Dive into the Sheriff's Blog for insights, updates, and behind-the-badge stories from Sheriff Rohlfing, as he shares his experiences and the latest news affecting our county.
August 28, 2025
NOW HIRING - Experience 911 Dispatcher

NOW HIRING – 911 DISPATCHER ***EXPERIENCE REQUIRED*** Are you ready to be the lifeline between emergencies and first responders? Do you thrive under pressure and want to make a difference every single day? Now’s your chance. We have an immediate opening for a FULL-TIME 911 Dispatcher! Pay: $66,546/year Shifts: 12-hour shifts Benefits: Full benefits after […]

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August 28, 2025
August 27, 2025 - Press Release

PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2025 Monroe County Sheriff’s Department – Ongoing Police Presence Columbia The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Columbia Police Department, the Waterloo Police Department, and the Illinois State Police, is currently on scene at a residence in the 1800 block of Meadow Court in Columbia, Illinois, regarding a barricaded subject. […]

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August 28, 2025
Important Community Safety Alert

Important Community Safety Alert Early this morning, around 3:00 a.m., a neighboring community just outside Monroe County was struck with multiple vehicle burglaries and even the theft of a motor vehicle. In nearly every case, the vehicles were left unlocked with valuables inside. How YOU can help prevent becoming a victim: • Always lock your […]

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Download the Sheriff's App

Download the Monroe County Sheriff's app today to stay up-to-date with real-time alerts, submit tips securely, and search important public safety databases. From courthouse directions to jail information, everything is available on-the-go. Get involved, be informed, and help us create a safer Monroe County. Your community, your app. Download now for a more connected and protected tomorrow.

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