About the Sheriff's Office Johnson County, Indiana Johnson County, Indiana, is nestled in the southern shadows of Indianapolis. Our Sheriff’s Office serves 320 square miles of land and more than 150,000 residents. There is an average of more than 468 residents per square mile in Johnson County. The United States Census Bureau determined that Johnson County is the eleventh most populated county in the State of Indiana, and the fifth fastest growing county in the State of Indiana, exhibiting 10% growth from 2010 to 2017. Our Department of approximately 56 merit deputies has provided service and protection since 1823. The Johnson County Jail staff includes approximately 60 male and female correctional officers and staff members trained in first aid, cell extraction, and various forms of conflict resolution. The Jail is designed to hold 292 inmates. The Investigations Division includes 11 detectives; some of those detectives are devoted specifically to Narcotic Investigations. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Technician works closely with the Detectives to obtain, examine, and store evidence. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is composed of many talented, skilled, and highly trained professionals who participate on several specialty teams, including: SWAT, SCUBA, Horse Patrol, Canine, Accident Investigation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Motorcycle, Hostage Negotiation, United States Marshal’s Detail, and Honor Guard. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Dispatch Center: 317-346-6336 Administration: 317-736-9155 Administration Toll Free: 888-882-6919 Investigations: 317-346-4615 Crime Lab / Evidence: 317-346-4649 Jail Division: 317-346-4716 or 317-346-4717 Narcotic Tip line: 317-346-4654 Crime Tip line: 317-346-4654 Sheriff’s Sales: 317-346-4623 Training Division: 317-346-4628 COPYRIGHT 2021, JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE