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Union County Sheriff's School Resource Officer Program

Monroe, NC – Most county residents believe the Union County Sheriff’s Office answers 911 calls, investigates crime, provides security at the courthouse and operates animal services. What many may not know is that the Sheriff’s Office also staffs deputies in the county high schools and in one middle school.

They are called “School [...]

T.I.P.S. Traffic Info For Public Safety

I had an occasion recently to direct traffic on a local roadway in Union County. Several things occurred me while I was working. Many motorists seem to be in need of a few pointers when coming in contact with a law enforcement or traffic-control officer in this capacity.

I’d like to share a [...]

Office Of The Union County Sheriff, Part II

A history of the Union County Sheriff’s Office is like a history of the county itself. As our county has grown and diversified, her primary law enforcement agency has gone forward with her.

Sheriff Wilson
At the formation of Union County, on the first Monday in April of 1842, the magistrates (justices of the peace) met at [...]