The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department stays visible and active around the county

This week, the Grygla Eagle had a chance to catch up with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, which is headquartered in Warren, and serves the entire county. 

Jason Boman, Marshall County Sheriff, pictured left,  and Jon Tinnes, Marshall County Chief Deputy, pictured right, were happy to answer some questions and give the Eagle an update and an inside look into the department. 

Jason Boman was elected to a four-year term as Marshall County Sheriff in November of 2014, and started his new duties as sheriff on January 6th, which is when Jon Tinnes was appointed to Chief Deputy, the position Boman previously held. Boman has been with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department since 1993 and Tinnes has been employed with them since 1996. 

Currently, there are 22 employees working for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. With a new title, comes new duties. As Sheriff, Jason Boman now oversees the entire department, making sure each duty and responsibility is taken care of. He also is in charge of the entire departmental budget. As Chief Deputy, Jon Tinnes does all of the civil processes that come in, including child abuse cases and registering sex offenders. With those duties, he is also the training coordinator for the department and provides court room security, while working alongside Sheriff Boman.

Never having a typical day at work, Boman and Tinnes say their daily job schedules are always different. A typical day might involve calls coming in to report a dog at large to something more complex, like responding to a murder scene. The department stays extremely busy, and in the last seven months, they have sent nine people to prison. 

Also playing a pro-active role in our community, and representing the Marshall County Sheriff’s Deparment, Boman and Tinnes, among others, attend as many events as they can around the county, including many local festivals in area towns. The Sheriff’s Department also frequents numerous schools around the county. One of the biggest programs the department provides for area schools is the DARE program, a program where kids pledge against the use of drugs and also learn all of the negative side effects. 

When looking ahead towards the future, some of the departmental goals include reducing the drug problems around Marshall County. When asked if he could say one thing to the  people in this area, Boman responded, “If you see something…call it in.” He noted that callers can remain anonymous, but they should always try to make that call. He also says, “We want to be someone that people aren’t afraid of.” Adding, “The most satisfying and rewarding part of this job is when you can help someone; it’s the feeling you get when you’ve done something really good.”

For more information visit http://www.co.marshall.mn.us/marshallcounty/departments/sheriff.htm. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department can also be reached by calling 218-745-5411.