Sheriff Riley announces 32 new hires for Warren County Sheriff's Office

The Warren County government meeting held on July 8, 2025, addressed several key agenda items, primarily focusing on departmental requisitions and updates from the Sheriff’s Office.

The meeting commenced with a requisition from the Water and Sewer Department, which requested the purchase of submersible pumps for the Muddy Creek lift station. A motion was made and approved to proceed with this request.

Following this, the council acknowledged the receipt of 10.003 acres in Franklin Township, which is part of an expedited Type 2 annexation process. This acknowledgment was also approved without the need for a roll call vote.

Sheriff Riley then addressed the council, accompanied by key members of the Warren County Sheriff's Office. He expressed his commitment to improving the department's staffing levels, noting that no new deputy sheriffs had been hired into the general fund since 2014. He highlighted the county's growth over the past decade and the challenges it posed for law enforcement.

Sheriff Riley reported that since taking office, he has successfully hired 32 new personnel, significantly bolstering the department's capabilities. He emphasized the importance of creating a desirable work environment to retain these new hires and prevent the department from becoming a training ground for other agencies. He also mentioned the signing of six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the union to enhance job duties and opportunities within the department.

The meeting concluded with Sheriff Riley expressing optimism about the future staffing of the Sheriff's Office and the ongoing efforts to make it a destination agency for law enforcement professionals.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to addressing public safety needs through improved staffing and resources, while also facilitating necessary infrastructure developments.