Washington County Sheriff's Office is a multidimensional organization offering various law enforcement programs to the community. The sheriff's office provides public safety services to county residents, and works to enhance the criminal justice system. It prevents unlawful activity, and brings individuals who have committed unlawful acts to justice. A safe, healthful, humane detention facility to support the activity of the local courts and promote public safety is also maintained by Washington County Sheriff's Office. It also implements various programs to maintain cost effective utilization of facilities, equipment and consumables to improve the level of service to the public and other elements of the criminal justice system. Washington County Sheriff's Office is located in Marietta, Ohio.