Gary H. Butler

Mission Statement

The Sheriff of Navajo County is an elected position with powers exercised under common law, except in so far as it has been modified by constitutional and statutory provisions. The powers of the Sheriff are delegated to employees of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office in order to fulfill the requirements as established by law.

This mission is accomplished in an atmosphere of trust, mutual support and understanding maintained through participative involvement by all employees.

The powers and duties of the sheriff are to preserve the peace; prevent all affrays; breaches of the peace; riots and insurrections; attend all courts, except justice and police; take charge and keep the county jail; endorse all process and notices; serve process and notices; secure the home of a deceased person until heirs or executor has been determined; command as many inhabitants of the county as the sheriff deems necessary in the execution of his duties; conduct and coordinate search and rescue operations involving the life or health of any person; request the aid of volunteer posse and reserve organizations; assist other counties at the request of that Sheriff; cause prisoners who on work release to reimburse the county.

This mission is accomplished in an atmosphere of trust, mutual support and understanding maintained through participative involvement by all employees.