The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has jurisdiction over of 511 square miles with a population of 115,489. The Patrol Division provides for the implementation of crime prevention and enforcement strategies unique to specific neighborhoods, the total area is divided into six zones. Each zone has it’s unique features that must be addressed in the implementation of crime prevention strategies. The primary role of the Patrol Division is to provide law enforcement within the unincorporated areas of Lowndes County and to assist other law enforcement agencies within the county. In addition to crime prevention and enforcement, deputies assigned to the Patrol Division serve civil papers and execute arrest warrants.