Hamilton County Sheriff Warns Whitewater Township of Service Cuts

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office warned Whitewater Township that it may no longer handle non-emergency calls or provide consistent patrols unless a contract is put in place. While emergency 911 calls will still be responded to by Hamilton County deputies next year, the office stated it would stop responding to non-emergency issues like minor disturbances, lost property, and routine traffic enforcement. Whitewater Township Trustee Guy Schaible stated that the township has never had a contract with the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office warned that continuing to provide non-contract services creates unacceptable risk and exposure for both the township and county taxpayers. The lack of a contract means the township may face significant changes in local public safety service availability and operational costs.