Detective Bureau

The Steuben County Sheriff's Detective Bureau consists of three detectives.

The Detectives investigate any felony crime against a person or property. Each Detective specializes in an area such as sex crimes, narcotics, property crimes, and internet crimes. They are also responsible for the Sex Offender Registry, making sure each sex offender living in Steuben County is compliant with the law; if an offender is not compliant, the violations are filed with the court, to keep Steuben County 100% compliant.

The Detectives also have proactive programs which can be presented to any organization. The topics include:

  • R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense)

  • radKIDS (Personal Empowerment Safety Education)

  • Internet Safety

  • Indiana Sex Offender Registry

  • Tips to Avoid Identity Deception

  • Theft/Burglary Prevention

  • Help Close the Door on Aggressive Solicitors

  • K2

  • Methamphetamine Labs

  • Drug Presentations

Chris Emerick, Detective 1st Sergeant

Chris Emerick, Detective 1st Sergeant

Jordon Trippe, Detective