Starke County Creates Sheriff’s Department Receptionist Position

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The Starke County Sheriff’s Department will soon have a receptionist in addition to the full-time matron after action last week by the Starke County Council and Commissioners. Sheriff Bill Dulin sought permission to add an employee to process civil papers, answer the telephone, greet visitors and provide general clerical support to the department. Some of that work has been done by dispatchers in the past, but Dulin advised the council and commissioners the state jail inspector could cut funds to the 911 center if they are caught doing work not that’s not part of their statutory job description. The county council discussed the issue and decided it’s not worth the risk, especially since funds for the new position are already in the sheriff’s budget. Dulin also noted the floor plan for the new jail is different, and 911 center and main entrance are in separate parts of the building. The matron will continue handling sheriff’s sales and processing payroll and claims for the sheriff’s department. Continue reading →

Starke County Sheriff Names Department Heads

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Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin has installed new department heads since he assumed office at the beginning of the year.

Dulin named Kenny Pfost as chief deputy sheriff, Christina Suprenant as matron, Randy Brown as jail commander, Dawn Bau as chief dispatcher and Rob Olejniczak as a detective.

Olejniczak recently graduated as a K9 handler from the Von Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana. Olejniczak and K9 Terror are currently working with the county in that capacity.