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 January 2025, Sheriff Stratton has implemented the following initiatives:
- 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.
- U.S. Marshall Collaboration
- In progress, developing a partnership with federal authorities to house federal inmates in compliance with federal regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Jail Capital Improvements
- Completed restoration of six housing units and an indoor recreational area. Upgraded facilities enhance inmate conditions, security, and support rehabilitation.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
