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Criminal Investigations
The purpose of the Criminal Investigations Unit is to investigate all crimes in Lincoln County, TN. These crimes are committed against persons, property, and society. These crimes include arson, child abuse, sexual crimes, domestic violence, gangs, murder, robbery, theft, vandalism, and forgery, among others.
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Patrol
The Patrol Division responds to dispatched calls for service and also patrol the roads throughout the county's 580 square miles. Deputies search for and arrest violators of criminal offenses, investigate criminal activity, and serve both criminal and civil warrants. Civil warrants cover orders of protection, subpoenas, evictions, court ordered property repossession, and other warrants related to civil law. They also assist other agencies state wide by locating and serving civil process to Lincoln County citizens. These deputies provide security for citizen's as well as enforcing traffic laws, providing escorts (such as funerals), and serving arrest warrants.
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Corrections
Corrections officers are responsible for the safekeeping of inmates while they are in custody at the jail. They are also responsible for the safety of the community by preventing inmate escapes from the facility. Corrections oversee transport to and from court, medical facilities, and other correction facilities, as well as, Litter Crews, and other county work crews.