The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protect the lives, property and rights of all people, to maintain order and to enforce the laws. The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office will strive to accomplish this mission by setting goals and objectives and practicing the values of the Department. The Ouachita County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the professional care and custody of those confined in our jail, the security of our courts and the prompt investigation of crime when it occurs. It is our mission to improve and maintain the quality of life we enjoy and to ensure that our county is a safe place to live, work and visit. We are totally dedicated to this mission, to the County we serve and to accept the responsibility of attaining our goal of achieving excellence within our profession.