The Patrol Division, part of the Field Operations Bureau, is the most visible component of the Sheriff’s Office. It provides 24/7 uniformed deputy response to both emergency and non-emergency situations. Deputies patrol 712 square miles of land, 36 square miles of waterways, and 2,112 miles of roadways—including the City of Rainier and the Town of Tenino—covering roughly 92% of Thurston County. The county’s population is estimated at 300,000, with approximately 192,000 residents living in unincorporated areas.

The Patrol Division is organized into five districts (A-NW, B-NE, C-Central, D-SW, and E-SE) to ensure personnel are distributed effectively throughout the county.

In 2025, the Patrol Division responded to 85,388 calls for service, filed 5,465 incident reports, and made 1,807 arrests. Deputies also responded to 1,490 vehicle collisions, generating 844 collision reports and investigated 6 fatal collisions.

Patro Division consist of:

• 72 Deputies
• 13 Sergeants
• 4 Lieutenants
• 1 Chief Deputy
• 1 Staff Assistant
• 1 Support Specialist
• 4 Sheriff’s Community Outreach Utilization Team members  (S.C.O.U.T)
• 2 Deputy Cadets

Patrol Division Specialty Teams Include:

• Community Service Unit (CSU)
• Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
• Metro Unit
• K-9 Unit
• Explorer Post
• Animal Cruelty Team (ACT)
• Marine Services Unit (MSU)
• School Resource Officer Program (SRO)
• Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
• Training Division
• Dive Rescue Team
• Aviation Unit