Hendricks County Council moves Animal Control under Sheriff, authorizes four new positions

Dec 16, 2025

The council voted 7-0 to transfer Animal Control Officers to the Sheriff’s Office, approve new job descriptions for Animal Control Special Deputy and Animal Control Sergeant, and authorize three full‑time and one part‑time positions while leaving the Animal Shelter as a separate county department.

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President Larry R. Scott presided as the Hendricks County Council on Dec. 16 approved a plan to move Animal Control staff under the Sheriff’s Office while leaving the Animal Shelter itself as a separate county department.

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