{"id":967,"date":"2026-01-13T21:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=967"},"modified":"2026-01-13T21:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T21:51:23","slug":"2025-annual-report-statistics","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/index.php\/news\/2025-annual-report-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Annual Report &amp; Statistics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>2025 Annual Report &amp; Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starke County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff Jack Rosa is pleased to announce the release of the <strong>2025 Annual Report<\/strong>, highlighting the continued commitment of the Starke County Sheriff\u2019s Office to public safety, professionalism, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calls for Service &amp; Enforcement Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, deputies responded to <strong>13,754 calls for service<\/strong>, an increase from <strong>12,068 calls in 2024<\/strong>. During the year, deputies conducted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2,381<\/strong> traffic stops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>423<\/strong> warrant checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>704<\/strong> business checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1,241<\/strong> extra patrol requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidents generating formal case reports totaled <strong>1,470<\/strong>, compared to <strong>1,356<\/strong> in 2024. Deputies also served <strong>1,620 legal papers<\/strong>, reflecting an increase from <strong>1,307<\/strong> in the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patrol Division<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, deputies made a total of <strong>325 arrests<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>107<\/strong> warrant arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6<\/strong> property crime arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80<\/strong> drug-related arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>31<\/strong> driving-related arrests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>22<\/strong> arrests for Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVWI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>47<\/strong> arrests for Battery and Intimidation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>32<\/strong> miscellaneous arrests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputies investigated <strong>752 traffic crashes<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>19<\/strong> hit-and-run crashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>84<\/strong> crashes involving personal injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>317<\/strong> vehicles vs. deer collisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Detective Bureau<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Detective Bureau investigated <strong>298 cases<\/strong> in 2025, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>27<\/strong> burglaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>78<\/strong> thefts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50<\/strong> child abuse investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>38<\/strong> narcotics cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14<\/strong> auto thefts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25<\/strong> death investigations (including unattended deaths, fatal crashes, and suspicious circumstances)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2<\/strong> jail-related incidents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12<\/strong> assault cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>52<\/strong> miscellaneous cases (including recklessness, intimidation, battery, stalking, and missing persons)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Detectives made <strong>71 arrests<\/strong> and executed <strong>41 search warrants<\/strong>. As of years, end, <strong>22 cases remain pending<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jail Division<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the Starke County Justice Center processed <strong>794 total intakes<\/strong> and maintained an <strong>average daily population of 65 residents<\/strong>. The average length of stay was <strong>68 days for felony arrests<\/strong> and <strong>29 days for misdemeanor arrests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enhance operational readiness and improve employee retention, the Justice Center implemented a comprehensive onboarding program in 2025. This program requires new personnel to engage directly with their chain of command and complete extensive training in core competencies and use-of-force protocols prior to assuming daily responsibilities. This initiative strengthens professional development while ensuring staff are well-prepared to manage daily operations effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the Justice Center expanded its infrastructure by installing a <strong>second safety cell<\/strong> to address the growing frequency of mental health crises. This enhancement provides critical protection for individuals in acute distress while significantly reducing departmental liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dispatch Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025, the dispatch center processed <strong>29,736 total calls<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>26,893<\/strong> law enforcement calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3,357<\/strong> EMS calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1,654<\/strong> fire calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4,281<\/strong> 911 calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community Engagement &amp; Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2023, the Starke County Sheriff\u2019s Office has implemented and expanded several key community programs, including <strong>National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, Family Fun Days, Trunk or Treat, Open House Tours, Bike with an Officer rides, Drug Take Back events, National Police Week activities<\/strong>, and strengthened partnerships with all local schools. The department also hosted a <strong>Women\u2019s Gun Safety Class<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead to 2026, the Sheriff\u2019s Office plans to launch its first <strong>Citizens Police Academy<\/strong> and <strong>Ride with the Sheriff<\/strong> program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Message from Sheriff Jack Rosa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff Rosa stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am very pleased with the hard work of our deputies, dispatchers, jailers, and support staff. This success is not possible without a strong, dedicated, and professional team. Our personnel continue to raise the bar while serving the Starke County community with honor, resilience, and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are achieving a high level of productivity with the men and women who serve our community, which is deeply appreciated. Public safety is constantly evolving, and our staff remains committed to exceeding best practices. As always, we thank the community for its continued support and partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968\" style=\"width:508px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-777x437.jpg 777w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day-120x67.jpg 120w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Family-Fun-Day.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 Family Fun Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-969\" style=\"width:512px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat.png 1000w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2023-Trunk-or-Treat-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2023 Trunk or Treat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\" style=\"width:515px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out.png 1000w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-National-Night-Out-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 National Night Out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" style=\"width:519px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House.png 1000w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Open-House-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Open House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Police-Week.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Police-Week.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-972\" style=\"width:521px;height:auto\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Trunk-or-Treat.png 1000w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Trunk-or-Treat-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Trunk-or-Treat-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2024-Trunk-or-Treat-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Trunk or Treat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-974\" style=\"width:521px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out.png 1000w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-National-Night-Out-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 National Night Out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Trunk-or-Treat.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/starkecountysheriff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-Trunk-or-Treat.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-976\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" 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