The Ajo District is unique from the other patrol districts of the Sheriff’s Department in that, due to the remoteness from metro Tucson, the District frequently operates as a stand-alone unit. Ajo personnel handle emergency situations until support and logistics from Tucson arrive. The Department’s specialized units for major crime investigations, search and rescue missions, special traffic enforcement, and narcotic investigations support Ajo personnel.

The Ajo District has its own communications and corrections areas. The district’s authorized staff consists of 3 sergeants, 14 deputies, 1 detective, 1 corrections sergeant, 8 corrections officers, 1 911 dispatch supervisor, 5 911 dispatchers, a public safety support specialist, and the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers, all supervised by the District Commander. more...

Mission Statement

The Ajo District Staff is committed to providing professional law enforcement, dispatch, and corrections services to Western Pima County through the philosophy as stated in our mission statement:

To manage, maintain, and deploy well-trained, properly equipped, community oriented and highly professional Sheriff’s personnel within the Ajo District in a directed effort to: prevent criminal activity; solve past crimes; ensure the safety of emergency responders and citizens through efficient and effective dispatch services; safely and securely detain inmates; and, facilitate a safe and peaceful environment, thereby, contributing to the quality of life in Western Pima County.