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Our office is committed to serving the community by completing thorough death investigations. We seek to find the truth in all matters.

The DeKalb County Coroner's Office is committed to completing thorough and professional death investigations while maintaining a sense of empathy for those involved. We work hand in hand with law enforcement agencies to ensure that all medical aspects of a death investigation are broached. We provide support and consolation for those who have lost loved ones.

11/11/2026

🇺🇸HAPPY VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸

Today and every day we thank Veterans for their service and sacrifices.

11/10/2026

The role of our office is to seek the truth, to speak for those who no longer have a voice.

We hear often “I could never do your job.” We are all given special gifts; there are many jobs we could not do.

One such job is that of our local Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Officer, Erika Hedge.

Officer Hedge gives a voice to abused and neglected animals. She has uncovered horrific situations right here in our own county and has saved countless animals.

Today we recognize Officer Hedge for doing a job most could never do. We thank her for always trying to do the right thing, for her hard work and for her giant heart. ♥️

DeKalb County is so lucky to have you, ACO Hedge! 🐱🐶🐾

11/09/2026

10/31/2026

🎃👻HAPPY HALLOWEEN!👻🎃

We’d love to see your cute costume pics! Drop ‘em in the comments.

Pictured here are Bernice, Birdie McBirdington and Betsy. Their superpowers include being super cute, super early risers and having super loud, bossy voices. And Bernice has extra teeth, so there’s that.
🦸🏽‍♀️🦹‍♀️

Be safe, be kind. Kids, don’t be greedy; share your candy with your parents. ♥️

10/13/2026

🟣OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH🟣

Thank you to the Dekalb County Domestic Violence Task Force for helping to shine a light on a subject that is all too often hidden in the darkness.

💜Help is available 💜

🪻National domestic violence hotline (interpreters available):

800-799-7233

Text: 88788🪻

10/10/2026

OCTOBER IS SAFE SLEEP AWARENESS MONTH💙🩷

No one thinks this will happen within their own family, but it can. We’ve seen it far too often. Following these simple steps saves lives.

A = Alone: Baby sleeps in their own space, not with parents, siblings, or pets
B = Back: Always place baby on their back to sleep, for naps and at night
C = Crib: Use a safety-approved crib with a firm mattress and fitted sheet

💤Simple space = safer sleep.😴

09/28/2026

🥳🐶HAPPY BIRTHDAY K9 RAVEN!🐶🥳

K9 Raven serves DeKalb Eastern Schools with her handler (dad), DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Rick Short.

Raven can sniff out gun powder, illicit drugs, missing articles and food crumbs that have fallen between couch cushions. She loves the kids, other dogs, and a good nap.

Raven was instrumental in finding articles tossed in a burglary, and despite the darkness of night, wind and sleet, found shell casings from a shooting. Equally important, she’s been such a calming presence for the kids at school.

There have been times when Raven’s mistaken a teacher’s apple or orange for a ball, absconding with said item, but nobody’s perfect.

Happy 9th birthday, Raven, and thank you for your service! We love you!

Jennie Short, Coroner and Raven’s Very Proud Mom🩷

09/25/2026

🍁🍀IT’S FINALLY FAIR WEEK!🍀🍁

The DeKalb County Free Fall Fair, AKA The World’s Largest Family Reunion, kicks off on Monday. This is the current view from our beautiful new office, nestled right in the middle of the upcoming fair related action. It’s our favorite week of the year!

Thank you to all who’ve worked hard preparing for the big week, to all who will work extra hard through the event, and to those who make sure town is s***k and span immediately thereafter.

🚧We see you in your golf cart with your cones and no parking signs, APD, and we thank you for your efforts! During this time, we are ever so thankful that we can work remotely!🚧

This week and always, we remind you to please keep a close eye on your kids, keep your hands to yourself, don’t litter, and above all, just try your darn best to be a good human. And we are so excited to see your best Free Fall Fair attire!

Lastly, please dear lort, let the pumpkin dumpling lady be back this year.

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Auburn, IN
46706

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