HENDRICKS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Uniform Division

Captain Brian Tremper is the Commander of the Uniform Division. There are thirty one merit deputies currently assigned to his division.

The primary role of the Uniform Division is one of pro-active patrol for crime prevention. Uniform deputies are first responders to all reported criminal activities, ranging from calls that may be as simple as theft and trespassing runs to major events such as murder, suicide, rape and child molestation. Because of the varied nature of their responsibilities, they must be proficient in many areas of investigation. It is the policy of the Division to provide in-service training as time and staffing permit.

In addition to responding to reports of criminal activity, deputies also are required to investigate all traffic crashes where there is a reported injury or where property damage totals more than $1,000. A two man “Accident Reconstruction Team” from the Division is called on to investigate all fatality crashes.

Another specialized unit within the Division is K-9. Two deputies are trained in handling the Department’s two dogs, Addi and Axle. These animals are trained in search, attack, and drug

recognition methods. They are often called upon to search for suspects who have fled on foot from crime scenes as well as to perform searches of vehicles and homes where suspected controlled substances may be hidden. They are also utilized to locate small children or the impaired elderly who have wandered away from their residences.

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) consists of the Team Commander, Entry Team Leader and Entry Team members, Medic, Sniper and Negotiators. This unit is called upon to perform high risk warrant service, barricaded suspect situations and hostage taking scenarios. The goal of this unit is always the peaceful resolution to the situation. This team is equipped with specialized lethal and non-lethal weapons.

The Department’s Motorcycle Unit consists of two deputies who, in addition to their issued sheriff’s vehicle, operate emergency equipped Harley Davidson Road King motorcycles. In addition to their normal responsibilities, these units are assigned neighborhood criminal patrols, traffic enforcement and approved special details such as parades.

The Uniform Division may be reached twenty four hours a day at (317)745-6464.