Graham County Sheriff's Office
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The Graham County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Graham County, Arizona
. It provides general-service law enforcement to unincorporated areas of Graham County, serving as the equivalent of the police
for unincorporated areas of the county. It also operates the county jail system and countywide 911 communications center. The Graham County Sheriff's Office is sometimes referred to as the Graham County Sheriff's Department (GCSD).
, Pima
, and unincorporated areas of the county
, as well as assisting Safford Animal Control.
Graham County Animal Control is operated under the Graham County Animal Shelter.
Graham County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*72.1% White*1.8% Black*14.4% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.8% Two or more races*8.3% Other races*30.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
. It provides general-service law enforcement to unincorporated areas of Graham County, serving as the equivalent of the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
for unincorporated areas of the county. It also operates the county jail system and countywide 911 communications center. The Graham County Sheriff's Office is sometimes referred to as the Graham County Sheriff's Department (GCSD).
Animal control
The GCSO provides animal control services to ThatcherThatcher, Arizona
Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town is 4,865. It is part of the Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Thatcher is located at ....
, Pima
Pima, Arizona
Pima is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the town is 1,965. It is part of the Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, and unincorporated areas of the county
Graham County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*72.1% White*1.8% Black*14.4% Native American*0.5% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*2.8% Two or more races*8.3% Other races*30.4% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
, as well as assisting Safford Animal Control.
Graham County Animal Control is operated under the Graham County Animal Shelter.
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Graham County Sheriff's Office, 6 officers have died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Ben Crawford | |
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff Tom Campbell | |
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff Albert Munguia | |
Gunfire |
| Sheriff Robert F. McBride | |
Gunfire |
| Undersheriff Martin Kempton | |
Gunfire |
| Deputy Sheriff Kane Wooten | |
Gunfire |