Pulaski County Missouri


Stacy Ball Sheriff
Welcome Deputy Cody Shackleford 345 to the Road.
He was an exceptional dispatcher for us, having recently graduated from the Sheriff’s Academy in December.
He will be the inaugural participant in our new Field Training Program for new deputies.
Promoting from within our agency was /is one of my primary objectives.
We will continue to sponsor and promote Detention Officers and 911 Communications Dispatchers in the academy to retain top talent within our agency.
We will no longer be a law enforcement agency vulnerable to be poached from by other agencies.
Sheriff Ball, Pulaski County Sheriff
GOOD NEWS STORY PULASKI COUNTY!
Today, we had a report of a 15-year-old runaway. We had Deputies scouring the woods from where the juvenile was last seen. We called in the newest member of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, K9 Alex, who is handled by Deputy Jordan. Deputy Jordan responded with K9 Alex to track our missing juvenile. K9 Alex tracked the scent to an abandoned trailer where the juvenile had just been. The Juvenile walked to a nearby road, where a Deputy spotted and made contact with the juvenile. All notifications were made, and we were able to quickly get the juvenile back with the mother.
I had planned on introducing Deputy Jordan and K9 Alex in the next couple of weeks, but this is an excellent way to get the introduction out there. K9 Alex is not only a tracking dog but is also a single-purpose narcotics K9. K9 Alex is the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office's second K9 unit that will team up with Deputy Humphrey and K9 Stitch, who already have several drug finds to their credit.
That is a total of four K9 units in Pulaski County, which is unheard of before in this county. The Waynesville Police Department has two K9 units, and now Pulaski County has two K9 units. Both agencies and K9 units work exceptionally well with each other. Waynesville P.D. has helped us several times with their dog when we only had one K9, and they had worked the prior shift; that's the name of the game in Law Enforcement TEAMWORK!
Pulaski County, please welcome Deputy Jordan and K9 Alex to our team!!


Pulaski County Citizens
It’s been a while since I’ve had the opportunity to update you, but I want to take a moment to share what’s been happening at your Sheriff’s Office and the exciting progress ahead. My Chief Deputy and I have been working tirelessly alongside our dedicated personnel to set the foundation for success—for both you and our county.
Operational Update
First and foremost, I want to recognize the tremendous efforts of our deputies, detention officers, dispatchers, and detectives, who have been working long hours—especially in the aftermath of the January 15th shooting incident in Richland. I am pleased to report that both deputies involved have returned to duty and are in good mental health. We will continue to monitor their well-being and provide the necessary support.
January Call Volume & Activity
To keep you informed about your Sheriff’s Office’s workload, here’s a breakdown of some of the calls we’ve handled from January 1st to January 28th:
Total Calls for Service: 731
Accidents: 29
Alarm Calls: 24
Animal Calls: 31
Assisting Other Agencies: 52
Well-being Checks: 66
DFS-Related Calls: 18
Domestic Disturbances: 42
Ex Parte Orders Served: 24
Paper Service: 49
Prisoner Transports: 29
Shots Fired Calls: 6
Suspicious Activity Calls: 29
Theft Calls: 20
Traffic Stops: 59
Unconscious/Unresponsive Calls: 22
Warrants Served: 8
Information Reports: 38
Additionally, the ice and snowstorms at the beginning of January significantly contributed to an already busy month.
New Patrol Vehicle Fleet
I am excited to announce that we are upgrading our fleet with eight new Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles. To achieve this, we are trading in high-mileage and mechanically troubled vehicles—some of which have required costly repairs over the few years.
Previously, we were leasing three trucks at an annual cost of approximately $89,000. Through our new leasing package, we will receive eight fully equipped patrol vehicles—including new patrol computers, integrated body cameras, an enhanced smart LED light package, front and rear radar systems, wrapped bumper cages, and new decals—for just over $100,000 per year. Chief Deputy Larson worked diligently to make this deal possible, and the benefits for our department and community are undeniable.
Patrol Rifle Upgrades
We are also modernizing our patrol rifles by trading in outdated and non-functioning weapons. Thanks to strategic trade-ins and a generous donation, we will be equipping every deputy and detective with a new patrol rifle at no cost to taxpayers.
Detention & Dispatch Teams: Unsung Heroes
A huge round of applause is in order for our Detention Officers and Dispatchers. They have endured an incredibly tough month, particularly due to a severe outbreak of Influenza A within our jail. Many officers covered extra shifts, and some worked 20-hour days to ensure operations continued smoothly. Additionally, several officers assisted me in overseeing a hospitalized detainee in Columbia for over two weeks.
Despite these challenges, I heard zero complaints—a true testament to the dedication of our team. Unfortunately, due to the flu outbreak, we had to postpone some scheduled training for our detention officers, but we are working to reschedule as soon as possible.
In February, Your Sheriff's Office will have a full complement of 911 Dispatchers, Detention Officers in the jail, and Deputies on the road. It's been a long time since we have had a full staff.
As always, we appreciate your continued support. Your Sheriff's Office remains committed to serving and protecting Pulaski County with integrity and dedication. Stay safe, and thank you for standing with us.
Sheriff Stacy L. Ball
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office