The Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office, governed by County of Kalamazoo in Michigan, protects the lives and properties of citizens. It is a full-service law enforcement agency that investigates crimes and maintains a correctional facility. The agency s law enforcement division operates uniformed services and criminal investigations sections. The Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office also has a crime laboratory that has been operational since 1973. Its Kalamazoo County Jail houses more than 300 inmates. The agency s reserve division serves as a defense unit to handle county and national emergency situations. The Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office has a staff of over 170 employees. It responds to nearly 35,000 calls annually.