Sheriff | Madera County

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History & Responsibilities

The Madera County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) was formed in 1893, the same year the County of Madera was founded. The county’s first Sheriff, W.H. Thurman, served from 1893 to 1895.

The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for public protection and investigating crimes occurring within the unincorporated areas of Madera County. The Sheriff serves as Chief Law Enforcement Officer overseeing the four divisions of the Sheriff’s Office: Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations, and Professional Standards. The Sheriff also serves as:

Chief Coroner, in conjunction with staff, determines the cause, manner, and circumstances of specified deaths within Madera County.
Director of Emergency Services pursuant to Madera County Code. The Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (Sheriff’s OES) is the lead agency during any disaster or emergency, and is tasked with public safety and property protection during evacuations due to catastrophic events.

Tyson J. Pogue, Madera County Sheriff

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Sheriff Tyson J. Pogue is the 15th Sheriff to serve Madera County. As a county native, Sheriff Pogue grew up in Eastern Madera County and joined the MCSO at the age of 21. He worked his way up through the ranks, starting as a patrol deputy in the mountains in 2001. In addition to serving as a deputy, he worked several collateral assignments including dive team member, K9 handler, K9 Team Leader, narcotics task force agent, regional SWAT Commander, Public Information Officer, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and has served as Incident Commander during several major incidents and wildfires.

Sheriff Pogue graduated from the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy in June of 2019. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program offers ten weeks of advanced, executive-level leadership training for officers who have been selected through their proven records as professionals within their agencies. Coursework includes intelligence theory, terrorism and terrorist mindsets, management science, law, behavioral science, law enforcement communication, and forensic science. Only 1% of law enforcement executives are given the honor of attending one of the four National Academy sessions each year.

Sheriff Pogue is actively involved in the community and volunteers his time serving on two boards:

Chairperson for the California Peace Officer Association (CPOA) Region V Board. CPOA was established in 1921 and is committed to developing progressive leadership for the California law enforcement community through organizational networking, professional development, technology advancement, and public policy advocacy. CPOA has over 16,000 members of all ranks from agencies throughout the state.
Chairperson of the 15-member Community Action Partnership of Madera County board of directors and represents Eastern Madera County as a board member. CAPMC is a nonprofit public benefit corporation established in 1965 to serve low- and moderate-income individuals and families. CAPMC administers several different programs, including Victim Services, and has received national recognition for their creative and cost-effective approach.

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Mission Statement

Vision

Values

Integrity – Integrity is the hallmark of the Sheriff’s Office and we are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct, and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take pride in a professional level of service with fairness and consideration to all.

Respect – We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, and exhibit understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors. We are committed to upholding the principles and values embodied in the constitutions of United States and the State of California.

Service – We provide innovative, quality service in a courteous, compassionate, efficient, and accessible manner.

Partnerships – Developing relationships with community members and other agencies to continually improve our level of service.

Policy

The purpose of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office Policy Manual is to provide a framework for the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office.

While no manual can cover every situation, contingency, or behavior, the members of the Madera County Sheriff’s Office strive to do their best in any situation they face. The information and direction provided in this Policy Manual assist in making those decisions effectively, and in a manner that reflects our mission, vision, and values.

A copy of the policy manual can be downloaded here.