sheriff: Mission

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Court House, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404
 Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Open Records		 Main: (610) 278-3331
Fax: (610) 278-3832

sheriffoffice@montcopa.org


Mission
MISSION OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
  • To protect and serve the Citizens of Montgomery County in the areas of Law Enforcement and Public Safety as prescribed by the Constitution of this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which created the Office of Sheriff as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of said County for these purposes.
  • To quell all civil unrest as provided by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Office of the Sheriff.
  • To provide services, such as those provided by the Bomb and Hazardous Device Disposal Unit, Emergency Response Teams, and Patrol Units, and to provide assistance to all Municipalities throughout Montgomery County and surrounding counties as requested.
  • To participate in Montgomery County Police Association Mutual Aid and Training Programs.
  • To participate in Mutual Aid and Training Programs with the Surrounding Sheriff’s and with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Terrorism Task Force (Homeland Security).
  • To serve Bench Warrants, Protection from Abuse Orders, and Civil Papers throughout Montgomery County.
  • To transport detainees safely and efficiently from their respective institutions to the Courthouse and respective Courtrooms.
  • To provide the equipment, education and training to its Deputies so that they can perform their duties efficiently and safely.
  • To provide processing assistance and booking services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies through the five D.U.I. Processing Centers, and to assist local municipalities thru D.U.I. checkpoints.
  • To provide D.A.R.E Instructors to the elementary schools within Montgomery County.
  • To organize and conduct Sheriff’s Sales in the Courthouse.
  • To provide services such as Triad, Senior Citizens Aid in Education, D.A.R.E. and Elementary Safety Education offered in conjunction with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Citizen’s Advisory Council.
  • To provide Concealed Weapons Permits to qualified citizens of Montgomery County.
  • To provide services as requested by the President Judge of Montgomery County.
  • To provide special services as requested by the Commissioners of Montgomery County.
  • To provide a Safe and Secure Work Environment for the Judges and Courthouse Personnel while in the performance of their duties and to provide a Safe and Secure Environment for every person who enters the Courthouse.
  • To carry out the Fiduciary Duties and Obligations prescribed by law with Honesty and Integrity, without bias, regardless of race, color, sex, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, origin, ancestry, economic status, handicap, or disability, so that the citizens of Montgomery County may be best served.         
If you have additional questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact us at sheriffoffice@montcopa.org.