OPERATIONS

 The Bonner County Sheriff's Office currently has 26 patrol deputies assigned to cover four districts ranging over 1900 square miles. Deputies ensure the public safety for over 40,000 full time residents with an influx of up to 160,000 visitors during the summer months. Patrol deputies are responsible for responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, enforcing traffic laws and county ordinances. Within the patrol ranks there are deputies assigned to the K9 Unit, Dive Team, Emergency Response Team and other specialized units.

The K9 unit began in 1989 with a single dog and handler team. The program has evolved into three teams. Each team is certified in narcotics detection. These teams are used to aggressively pursue narcotic traffickers in Bonner County .

The Emergency Response Team is comprised of ten highly trained and motivated deputies. Each member is selected through a rigorous evaluation process, testing both physical and mental abilities. The team is deployed to handle high-risk situations that exceed the capabilities of regular patrol deputies. A highly trained and dedicated hostage negotiations team also supports the Emergency Response Team.

The Bonner County Sheriff's Office is host to Search and Rescue in Bonner County . Bonner County has miles of navigable waterways, distinct climates and mountainous rugged terrain spanning 1900 square miles. These areas are visited from all over the world, for recreation and work. Search and Rescue has approximately 200 dedicated, trained volunteers. Rescuers are trained in rope rescue, extreme snowmobiling, swift water rescue and many other disciplines. For more information, please visit the Bonner County Search and Rescue website at: www.bcssar.org and the Priest Lake Search and Rescue website at: www.plsar.com.