Marshall County Sheriffs Office is a full-service law enforcement agency that works for the protection of life and property of its residents and travelers. The agency has administration, patrol, community services and special services divisions. Its civil division issues summons and registers complaints, as well as updates and maintains a database of civil papers. The agency has a records department that maintains criminal records and court files. Marshall County Sheriffs Office conducts criminal investigations, interviews and interrogations. The agency offers a senior check program for individuals above the age of 50. It sponsors a week-long crime scene school for investigators. The agency responds to traffic accidents, property thefts and missing persons. Marshall County Sheriffs Office is governed by the government of Marshall County in Iowa.