Under Sheriff Stratton’s leadership, the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office is committed to fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and leveraging advanced technology to establish itself as the region’s premier law enforcement agency. Prioritizing your safety, we strive to deliver exceptional service and protection to our community.

Since July 2025, Sheriff Stratton has implemented the following initiatives:

Investigations

• Added two Ricoh 360-degree cameras to enhance crime scene processing and documentation
• Established the S.A.F.E. Unit (Surveillance, Analysis and Forensic Evidence) within the Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab to support digital evidence collection, analysis, intelligence and information sharing. The S.A.F.E. Unit operations launched November 10, 2025.
• One full-time Criminalist hired for S.A.F.E. Unit starting February 2026.

Road Patrol

• Equipped all marked vehicles with rifle-rated vests.
• Implemented a procedure to sell forfeited firearms to a licensed federal firearms dealer in exchange for credit, offsetting CCW and ammunition expenditures.
• Initiated transition from OLEIS to SOLVE software for motor vehicle crash reporting (expected completion early 2026).
• Completed selection process (October 2025) to send a civilian Correction Officer to the Ohio State Patrol BASIC POLICE OFFICER Academy, no cost training; officer will serve as a sworn deputy sheriff assigned to the Road Patrol.
• Completed selection process to replace existing retiring K9; funding from the Haverkamp Foundation and 2055 Foundation to obtain a dual-purpose K9 prior to March 2026.

Narcotics Unit

• Upgraded all unit computer equipment and issued new laptops to be utilized for crime scene processing.
• Completed overhaul and upgrades to the entire CCNU vehicle fleet.
• Conducted “Operation Clean Sweep” on September 10, 2025 to locate and arrest felony narcotic related fugitives; 55 warrant attempts, 27 physical arrests- joint operation included patrol, detectives and the narcotics unit.

Drone Unit

• Deployed deputies trained as licensed drone pilots across two patrol squads.
• Enabled rapid drone deployment during multiple critical incidents and investigations.

287G Task Force

• Executed a Memorandum of Understanding for 287G Task Force participation and training.
• Six Deputies have completed the required 287G training and credentials

Jail

Since July 2025, nineteen illegal aliens with ICE detainers were arrested and charged with local crimes. All were held in jail and then transferred to ICE per federal law.

Purchased a second K9. Handler and K9 began training July 2025.  Both K9s were funded through commissary funds.

• Executed MOU with Job and Family Services to enroll qualified inmates for Medicaid prior to release.
• Replaced North outside recreation concrete (November 2025)

Established a dedicated Field training program, certifying 16 Corrections Officers as Field Training Officers.

• Modernized inmate Grievance process from paper to electronic, accessible via inmate kiosks
• Increased Psych Nurse Practitioner coverage by 8 hours a month.

Capital Fund expenditures for the Jail include:

• Began South Housing Unit HVAC replacement (November of 2025)
• Approved North Housing Unit HVAC repairs for 2026 utilizing capital funds.

Federal Inmate Housing Efforts

Initiated federal intergovernmental agreement (IGA) application process on April 15, 2025.

• Completed U.S. Marshals Service jail inspection (October 2025)

Technology Improvements

Upgraded the Records Management System (RMS) for operations to Matrix RMS software.

Upgraded the jail management system software (CIMS) to Smart Cop

Implemented Frontline software to support policy tracking, testing, and Field Training Officer (FTO)

Since January 2025, Sheriff Stratton has implemented the following initiatives:

1. ICE Collaboration
   • As of June 2025, fifteen illegal aliens with ICE detainers were arrested and charged with local crimes. All were held in jail and then transferred to ICE per federal law.
2. U.S. Marshall Collaboration
   • In progress, developing a partnership with federal authorities to house federal inmates in compliance with federal regulations.
3. Jail Based Competency Restoration Program
   • Partnership with Southern Ohio Forensic Evaluation Services to launch a jail-based competency restoration program. Designed to efficiently deliver restoration services without reliance on external behavioral health agencies reducing prolonged delays in the criminal justice system.
4. Creation of Jail Narcotic K9 Unit
   • To date, deployed one, acquired a second of the three planned K9s at no cost to the taxpayers to detect and reduce drugs in the jail; enhancing the facility’s safety and security.
5. Expanded Body Worn Cameras for Correction Officers
   • Added ten body worn cameras increasing the total to 66. Enhancing transparency, accountability, and safety for inmates and staff.
6. Administrative Sergeant Position
   • Created a dedicated sergeant role at the jail to handle administrative tasks. Frees existing sergeants to focus on direct supervision and corrections officers to enhance inmate safety and security.
7. Jail Capital Improvements
   • Completed restoration of six housing units and an indoor recreational area. Upgraded facilities enhance inmate conditions, security, and support rehabilitation.
8. Sheriff’s Masterplan
   • Launched a modernization initiative to combine the office and jail facilities into one structure to meet the growing needs of the county population.
9. Handle with Care Program
   • Collaboration with Child Focus and Board of Mental Health. Active partnership with schools to support students exposed to trauma. Deputies notify schools when a child experiences a traumatic event, enabling the staff to provide tailored, sensitive care to the child to promote academic success.
10. Soft Interview Room and Investigative Unit Upgrade
    • Established a soft interview room for sensitive victims’ interviews.
    • Upgraded the Investigative Unit interview room to a cloud-based system enabling remote desktop access for detectives to promote greater collaboration and efficiency.
11. Drone Unit
    • Upgraded drone software. Added additional drones to enhance operational efficiency, safety of officers in high-risk situations, search and rescue, tactical support, crowd and traffic management, cost effective surveillance, and evidence collection. The integration of drones enhances faster response times and reduces risks while maintaining public safety.
12. Technology Improvements
    • Initiated the process of upgrading/replacing current records management systems to NorthPoint and Matrix. Systems will enable direct communication with the court, probation, law enforcement, and Prosecutor’s Office. Creating efficient communication between all parties.
    • Purchased and implemented a new public records software system. NextRequest, which went live on June 23, 2025. The purpose of this system is to reduce the amount of staff time required to process public records requests and to improve overall turnaround time.