I've created this site for multiple reasons

After proudly serving nearly 21 years in the United States Coast Guard I reluctantly retired out of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan in September 2000 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer.  I immediately applied for a Sheriff's Deputy position with a Northern Michigan Sheriff's Department (Corrections Division).  I was hired shortly after leaving the Coast Guard and I was promoted to Sergeant in 2005.  The rest is history....

Correctional Officers in our nation's 3,400 Jails admit and process about 14 million people a year, with nearly 800,000 offenders in Jail at any given time.  I'm proud to be a Jail Sergeant AND being directly involved with these statistics.  This job comes with a price however....without question it is the most violent, dangerous and stressful job in the world.

•  I'm seeking interaction with other Jail Sergeants AND our hard working Corrections Officers.  (I think we all know you have to be a "different breed" to be employed in our line of work and magnify that a bit when you accept promotion to Sergeant).  There HAS to be a ton of stories out there where we all can relate with OR just make us laugh......equally important is the fact we can share all this with the GENERAL PUBLIC (who I strongly believe have absolutely no idea what we do and what we put up with at our jobs).  Please e-mail your stories/photos to me at the address listed below....others want to hear your stories.

• I also openly invite former Inmates to "chime-in" with your own stories/experiences at your local County Bed -n- Breakfast.  From an Inmate's perspective.....we (and the general public) can only learn from your jail experience.   I know first hand that not everything is a joking matter when it comes to incarceration.  With that in mind.....let's hear both serious & humorous accounts of your stay behind bars.

Home of JailSergeant.com

ksandvig@jailsergeant.com

My mailing address:

Kevin Sandvig
P. O. Box 511
  Interlochen, Michigan  49643

"open to active and retired law enforcement officers, volunteers & supporters, civilians and Military who loves PEACE & FREEDOM."

Sergeant Sandvig is a proud member of:

Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan



The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Michigan
is a professional organization for Sheriff's Office employees that has been working hard to protect the State of Michigan since 1978.

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Sergeant Sandvig is a proud member of:
 
National Sheriff's Association


 
NSA represents thousands of sheriffs, deputies and other law enforcement, public safety professionals, and concerned citizens nationwide.

Through the years, NSA has provided programs for Sheriffs, their deputies, chiefs of police, and others in the field of criminal justice to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better serve the people of their cities, counties or jurisdictions.

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Sergeant Sandvig is a proud member of:

Michigan Sheriff's Association



Serving the Citizens of Michigan

Our Mission:  Ensure the safety and security of Michigan citizens by assisting the elected Sheriffs and their personnel in the development of resources and skills through education and training.

The Michigan Sheriff's Association was founded in 1877 and is the oldest law enforcement organizations in the state.  For over 130 years the Michigan Sheriff's Association has been a leader in providing training and services to the Office of Sheriff and your community.

 www.michigansheriff.com
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