Brown County Sheriff's Office

10/12/2026

We mourn with Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office for the loss of their deputy. Keeping her family, both blood and blue, in our hearts

10/10/2026

Keep the injured deputy and all the first responders in your prayers to help them through this difficult time.

09/25/2026

BCEM is looking for dedicated full time Assistant for our EM office. This is a great position, emergency service is a very rewarding and exciting career. Working with all aspects of emergency services across Brown County and the State of SD. More info can be found here: http://brown.sd.us/careers/human-resources/assistant-emergency-management-director

08/31/2026

Who's ready to join our team? Brown County Communications is hiring. Go to www.brown.sd.us/careers to apply.

08/24/2026

After an incredible 27 years of service as a Correctional Officer, we invite the public to join us in celebrating Sergeant Cindy Mitchell and her retirement! We especially encourage past and present coworkers who had the opportunity to work alongside Cindy over the years to stop by, reconnect, and help us celebrate this incredible milestone with her.

Cindy has devoted nearly three decades to serving our community, and we are grateful for the professionalism, dedication, and countless contributions she has made throughout her career.

The retirement party will be held on August 28th at the Brown County Courthouse Annex, basement community room from 3pm to 5pm

08/20/2026

UPDATE

08/20/2026

07/14/2026

The Brown County Sheriff's Office and many other agencies across Brown County have been working to update our 5 year Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan for the County. We have put together a short survey for the public to have a chance on providing some important information. Please take a couple minutes to complete the attached survey. You may use the QR code below or click on the following link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8912715/Brown-County-Hazard-Survey
Thank you for participating.

07/02/2026

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the Brown County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Please join us in sharing this message for a safe celebration of Independence Day:

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads. In 2024, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the holiday period. From 2020 to 2024, there were 1,724 driver fatalities of the 2,719 total traffic fatalities. Thirty-eight percent of those drivers were drunk drivers.

Impaired driving is never acceptable. For some people, even one drink is too many to drive safely. While everyone is making plans with friends and family for Fourth of July festivities, it is crucial to also make plans for a sober ride home and completely rule out drinking and driving. We’re partnering with the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and NHTSA to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Celebrating our nation's independence safely is our biggest responsibility.

If a driver intends to drink during an Independence Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.

If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.

Drive 100% sober, because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/ImpairedDriving, https://drivesafesd.com/impaired-driving/.

06/26/2026

MEDIA RELEASE


Date:​06/26/2026​​

Contact: Brown County Sheriff’s Office – 605-626-7100

To be released:​ IMMEDIATELY

SUBJECT: Brown County, SD Missing Person Michelle K. Jones

On 06-26-26, The Brown County Sheriff’s Office, through investigative leads, have located Michelle K. Jones’ vehicle in a field in Brown County. Unfortunately, Michelle was found unresponsive in the vehicle. An autopsy will be scheduled in the near future.

Our condolences go out to Michelle’s family and friends. We would also like to thank all those who called with information and took time to search for her.

If there are any questions, please contact the Brown County Sheriff's Office.