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Cape Girardeau County Patrol Division

Command Staff

Patrol Division Commander: Lt. Ed Curtis
(Oversees all patrol operations and the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program)

Sergeants:

  • Sgt. Maranda Meyer - Patrol Division Supervisor; oversees all deputies and the Field Training Officer (FTO) program.
  • Sgt. Dale Osland - Patrol Division Supervisor.
  • Sgt. Cody Windbigler - Public Information Officer & Community Events Liaison, manages social media, and serves as the Training Coordinator
    Email: cwindbigler@capecountysheriff.org
    Phone: (573) 243-3551 ext. 2998
  • Sgt. Heather VanGennip - Student Resource Officer for Nell Holcomb School

Patrol Division Operations

The Patrol Division consists of 22 deputies, divided into four squads, each working 12-hour shifts to ensure 24/7 coverage for all unincorporated areas of Cape Girardeau County.

Patrol Division Staff

Corporals:

  • Cpl. Z. Snyder
  • Cpl. M. McAlister
  • Cpl. J. Jurgens
  • Cpl. A. Cheney

Deputies:

  • I. Braun, F. Finnell, D. Hull, A. Clark, E. Williams, H. McCarrol
  • R. Rose, Z. Stevens, F. Evans, T. Stevens, L. Tenney, N. Schneider
  • K. Drury, B. Bullard, J. Mehl, M. Rivas, J. Friedrich, G. Yoder
  • A. Thompson, E. Garnett

Coverage Area & Responsibilities

Cape Girardeau County spans 579 square miles with 500 miles of county roads and 21 cities, towns, and villages requiring patrol and emergency response.

🔹 Cities, Towns & Villages Covered:
Allenville, Burfordville, Cape Girardeau, Crump, Daisy, Delta, Dutchtown, Egypt Mills, Friedheim, Gordonville, Jackson, Millersville, New Wells, Oak Ridge, Old Appleton, Oriole, Pocahontas, Randles, Shawneetown, Tilsit, Whitewater.

Patrol Sectors

The county is divided into two zones:
✔ North Zone
✔ South Zone
Deputies are assigned a sector before each shift and are responsible for all calls within that sector.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

✔ Preliminary investigations
✔ Preventative patrols
✔ Responding to calls for service
✔ Traffic enforcement
✔ Incident reporting
✔ Warrant service
✔ Serving court-ordered documents
✔ Assisting other agencies when requested

Crime Prevention & Community Engagement

The Patrol Division prioritizes preventative patrols in high-crime areas to deter illegal activity. Deputies conduct approximately 2,800 area checks annually, reinforcing community safety and reducing crime fear.

Specialized Units

Honor Guard

👮‍♂️ The Honor Guard is an elite unit responsible for:
✔ Funeral details
✔ Posting of colors at official events
✔ Parade marches
✔ Other special ceremonial duties
The unit consists of eight deputies from the Patrol Division.

Marine Division

🚤 The Marine Division ensures safety on Cape Girardeau County's waterways.
✔ Patrolling and enforcing waterway laws
✔ Assisting with flood emergencies
✔ Swift-water rescues (certified water rescue technicians)
This unit is composed of five specially trained deputies.

Annual Incident Response & Community Service

Cape Girardeau County has a growing population of 80,000 residents. The Sheriff's Office handles approximately 18,000 incidents per year, including:

  • Routine patrols
  • Emergency response
  • Community assistance

The Patrol Division holds itself to high professional standards and believes that serving and protecting the community is both a job and a duty.

Contact Us

For patrol-related inquiries, please reach out:

📞 Phone: (573) 243-3551
📧 Email: cwindbigler@capecountysheriff.org