Clayton County, Iowa

Sheriff

Mike Tschirgi

Office Location: 22680 230th Street St Olaf Iowa 52072

Position: elected to four year terms

The County Sheriff along with the County Attorney are chiefly responsible for enforcement of laws. The county maintains a jail which the County Sheriff supervises. Some of the duties of the County Sheriff are as follows:

Summon grand and petit jurors
Principal peace officer in the county
Execute and return all writs and other legal processes issued to him by lawful authorities
Custodian of the county jail and is responsible for all prisoners committed to him until discharged by law
Upon commitment from the Clerk of District Court, transport convicts to the penitentiary and patients to the state hospitals for the insane
Patrol all roads in the county
Assist other law enforcement agencies

Website: www.claytoncountyiowasheriff.com

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What's New in County 22 - April 2012

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Details: Parent Category: Sheriff; Category: What's New in County 22; Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 10:47; Bill Armstrong; Hits: 141

Actually this last month at the sheriff’s office it has been pretty busy. Drug use and investigations are up. Meth labs and marijuana grows are up. Theft reports are down a little bit. A lot of sexual assault complaints are going on. My experience is that this is normal. They always say things go in “threes” and when I was criminal investigator it seems we would get three and then it would be quiet for a couple of months. April is also National Sexual Assault Awareness month. I researched a few tips for you, but it is geared toward the younger crowd;

Avoid abuse of alcohol. It is often a factor in date rape and other sexual assaults. It also doesn’t make you think clearly.
Trust your instincts about possible danger. If someone or something makes you uneasy, get out or away.
Be willing to ask for help to ensure your own well-being.
Be committed to the safety of others. Make the effort to help friends get home safely.
Know the person you are dating. Meet new people in public places. Date in groups.
Be aware of your surroundings. Whenever possible walk with a group of people or a friend.

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What's New in County 22 - March 2012

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Details: Parent Category: Sheriff; Category: What's New in County 22; Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 10:42; Bill Armstrong; Hits: 276

Most recently here at the sheriff’s office we have been enjoying the warm weather with a little increase in calls for service. Scams seem to be going on all the time, and the most recent one was with a victim who received a phone call from someone claiming to be with Medicare. The suspect asked the victim for her bank account numbers for a new Medicare card that was coming out and stated it was required by law. The victim did not give the personal information out but this indeed was a scam. There are hundreds of scams going around either by mail, email, or telephone. Criminals will do about anything to gain access to your credit cards or personal information. If you are suspicious about it, I would recommend not doing it.

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What's New in County 22 - February 2012

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Details: Parent Category: Sheriff; Category: What's New in County 22; Last Updated on Thursday, 01 March 2012 10:03; Bill Armstrong; Hits: 212

Just a reminder with spring approaching there may be some “Black Ice” forming in the mornings on the roadways and sidewalks. I just went out to my woodstove this morning and fell on some and sprained my ankle. It didn’t look that icy where I was walking. Black ice is transparent and hard to see. Please use caution and slow down while driving if you think it may be slippery.

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What's New in County 22 - January 2012

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Details: Parent Category: Sheriff; Category: What's New in County 22; Last Updated on Thursday, 01 March 2012 09:56; Bill Armstrong; Hits: 262

CLAYTON COUNTY SHERIFF PROUD OF QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR DETAINEES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER

This month in “What’s New in County 22” I thought I would inform everyone on our health care services for inmates. I am committed to providing quality health care services for the inmates of the Clayton County Law Enforcement Center. That’s why I am proud of the healthcare program I put in place two years ago for the inmates with its focus on raising the standard of inmate care while containing costs, despite an economy where expenses keep increasing. Prior to this program the sheriff’s office had to pay for any sick inmates that were not covered by insurance because they were in our care. With its current program, the jail has cut costs for its medical program by more than half compared to what we were previously spending, saving nearly $30,000.

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What's New in County 22 - December 2011

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Details: Parent Category: Sheriff; Category: What's New in County 22; Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:15; Bill Armstrong; Hits: 256

Thanks to the mild winter we have been having, knock on wood, things have been slower than normal this time of year at the sheriff’s office. I guess I shouldn’t say slower, just slower in the traffic accident department. I’m sure winter is still coming and will probably come all at once so please drive safely.

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What's New in County 22
What's New in County 22 is a monthly column written by the Clayton County Sheriff.

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Office Hours

Courthouse (Mon-Fri)

Assessor, Auditor, Recorder: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Treasurer: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Clerk of Court: MWF 8 am - 4:30 pm & TTh 8 am - 2:30 pm

Office Building (Mon-Fri)

Engineer
- Winter: Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm
- Summer: Mon-Thu 6 am - 5 pm
General Relief/Veteran's Affairs: 8 am - 4 pm; closed 12 - 12:30 (closed on Thursdays)
Health and Zoning: 8 am - 4:30 pm; closed 12 pm - 1 pm