
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is actively involved in patrols throughout
the County. The County of Franklin is approximately 704 square miles in
size and is located in the northwest corner of Vermont. Franklin County
is bordered completely on the west by Lake Champlain and on the north by
Canada. The population is approximately 50,000 residents and we have 15
townships located within the County. Interstate 89 runs from the Canadian
Border through the length of Franklin County into neighboring Chittenden
County.
The Sheriff's Office presently has 16 full time deputies and 23 part
time. Deputies presently patrol in 10 of the 15 townships by contractual
agreements, but Deputies can actively be seen through out the County. The
Sheriff's Office has 12 fully equipped Ford Crown Victorias, 3 4WD vehicles,
4 unmarked units, 2 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles and 2 All Terrain Vehicles.
Deputies rotate in and out of different townships on a two week cycle. Deputies
can also be found assisting other local municipalities or the Vermont
State Police in and around the County. Franklin County is a rural
area and law enforcement within the County work closely in serving the
residents.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office presently has one full time School
Resource Officer stationed at Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to grow and expand its
resources in and around the County. We strive towards Community Policing
and are committed to Keeping Franklin County Safe. |