Allen County Sheriff's Department
Our Mission
The mission of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Allen County by professionally working in partnership to provide safety, security and service to the community while upholding the constitutional responsibilities of the Office of Sheriff.
Sheriff Troy Hershberger
As a lifelong resident and over 34 years with the department, Sheriff Hershberger has made it his life’s mission to serve and protect the citizens of Allen County. Sheriff Hershberger was elected Sheriff of Allen County in November 2022 and was sworn into office on December 29, 2022.
Allen County Sheriff’s Department November 1989 – Present
Sheriff Hershberger began his long-running career at the Allen County Confinement Facility and has gone on to oversee nearly every division of the department. During his tenure, he’s also served as a polygraphist for 18 Years, a SWAT Team member for 12 Years, Bomb Squad Technician for 11 Years, and a K-9 Handler for 6 Years.
Boards and Certifications Past and Present:
- Board of Directors of the Alcohol Abuse Deterrent Program
- Advisory board for Great Kids Make Great Communities
- Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children
- YMCA Youth Services Bureau
- Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers
- YWCA of Northeast Indiana
- Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau
- Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Harassment
- Allen County’s Child Death Review Team
- Child Protection Team of Allen County
- Allen County School Safety Commission
- Board Member of the Combined Communications Partnership (Emergency Dispatch Center)
- Homeland Security Advisory Council Member
Popular Pages
2025 SHERIFF SALES
Dec 19 2024
List of 2025 Allen County Sheriff Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
Armed Subject Shot by Allen County Officer
Dec 17 2024
On December 17, 2024, at approximately 2:27 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the 2700 block of Ascension Court in Huntertown, IN, reference a subject stating they were armed with a gun,
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Dec 11 2024
𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗦...Monday, 12/16, kicks off the 30th annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive! This is the longest-running blood donation competition of its kind IN THE COUNTRY!
