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Sheriff reports crime counts mostly down, notes rise in assaults and two sergeant promotions
Summary
The sheriff reported county incident numbers declined in 2025 versus 2024 but said assaults increased; two deputies were promoted to sergeant and will handle training, body‑cam reviews and supervisor duties. Average daily jail population was described as fluctuating and often low.
An unidentified sheriff’s office representative reported to the Stevens County Board that incident/case counts (ICRs) totaled 6,234 for 2025 compared with 6,945 in 2024, a general downward trend except for an increase in assaults.
The presenter provided several operational figures: permit‑to‑carry and permits‑to‑purchase numbers dropped from about 100 to the mid‑90s, jail transports declined (193 to 153) and ambulance/fire run counts varied by department. The county’s pharmaceutical take‑back weight fell from about 400 pounds in 2024 to 240 pounds in 2025.
The sheriff said the department returned to full staffing in September–October and promoted two deputies, Clayton and Brandon, to sergeant effective Jan. 1; the promotions came from within the department and were intended to provide team‑level supervision, training oversight, body‑camera review and monthly training scheduling. The sergeants will continue patrol duties while taking on additional supervisory responsibilities.
On jail housing, the sheriff said daily average prisoner counts fluctuate (often under five) but use of other jails is still necessary when local capacity is exceeded. The board asked about regional training and grant opportunities; the sheriff said regional CIT (crisis intervention) training is being planned.
What happens next: The sheriff’s office will continue staffing and training plans; board members thanked the presenter and asked for ongoing updates on staffing and regional training initiatives.
