Shawano County Jail

The Shawano County Sheriff's Department maintains a safe and orderly environment through law enforcement and crime prevention activities. Its patrol division is responsible for the enforcement of traffic and criminal violation laws. The department s patrol officers also investigate motor vehicle crashes. The Shawano County Sheriff's Department manages a jail that confines individuals in the least restrictive environment. Located in Shawano, Wis., the department also offers chaplain services to help and counsel staff members in times of distress. Its dispatch center is staffed with more than 15 full-time civilian dispatchers. The Shawano County Sheriff's Department additionally operates special programs for youths in the age group of 14 to 20.