Traffic Chargers

JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

TRAFFIC PATROL DIVISION

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit serves the citizens of Jackson County in all phases of traffic enforcement, collision investigations, public education and collision prevention. 

Goals:

• Involve citizens in community traffic safety.
• Analyze the causes of accidents – locations, times, and types of violations.
• Proactively enforce traffic laws to reduce accidents (emphasis: patrols, directed patrols, and DUII patrols).
• Focus on a tiered approach of education, enforcement, and engineering to promote traffic safety.
• Utilize the media, public presentations, and innovated programs in our education and enforcement efforts.
• Promote and maintain cooperative relationships with county departments, other public agencies, and community and business groups.
• Support the Patrol Division when necessary with general patrol responsibilities.
• Promote a professional and helpful image in all contacts with the public, ranging from violation enforcement to public presentations.
• Assist in training, informing, and procedural development for traffic related issues.
• Pursue additional funding sources to promote informative educational enforcement for proactive collision prevention.