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
Head-On Collision 14000 Block SR 37 Results in One Fatality
Oct 04 2025
Sergeant Daniel D. Edenfield Memorial Parkway Dedication
Oct 02 2025
This 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝟑𝙧𝙙, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣, our community will gather at Memorial Hall at the Coliseum to honor the life and sacrifice of 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗗. 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱. Sgt. Edenfield tragically suffered a heart attack after courageously arresting a man who was beating a woman at the Coliseum, following a foot chase and struggle. His bravery and devotion to protecting others will never be forgotten.
2025 SHERIFF SALES
Oct 02 2025
List of 2025 Allen County Sheriff Mortgage Foreclosure Sales
