(KAIR)--The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 2025 was another productive year, marked by lower property crime, major technology upgrades, and a continued focus on public safety.

Sheriff Tim Morse, in his year-end report, says deputies responded to thousands of calls for service across the county, including more than 5,700 traffic stops, over 4,000 building checks, and hundreds of welfare checks, accidents, and citizen assists. Property crime continued to decline, a trend the sheriff credits to proactive patrols, sub-stations, and early intervention by deputies.

The Sheriff’s Office also made significant investments in training and technology. A long-awaited 800-megahertz public safety radio tower went online late last year, dramatically improving radio coverage for law enforcement, fire, and EMS throughout the county. The agency also expanded its use of drones, K-9s, and digital forensic tools to help locate missing persons, track suspects, and solve crimes more efficiently.

The Patrol Division logged hundreds of arrests and served more than 1,600 court papers, while the Jail Division safely managed an average daily population of 57 inmates. Dispatchers answered more than 3,400 emergency 911 calls and coordinated responses for law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies across the county.

Sheriff Morse also recognized Deputy Joe Romans, who retired at the end of 2025 after seven years leading the School Defender Initiative. Romans trained hundreds of school and hospital staff members in active-threat response and lifesaving techniques.

Sheriff Morse says despite ongoing staffing challenges facing law enforcement nationwide, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to keeping the county a safe place to live and raise a family.