Russell County Sheriffs Office provides a range of protection services against crime. It features a patrol division that consists of more than four squads and serves over 49,326 citizens. The patrol division is responsible for maintaining law and order and arresting violators. Russell County Sheriffs Office has an investigation division that helps in solving crimes and catch people who are currently on the run. It maintains a staff of clerical workers who are responsible for attending telephones and reissuing pistol permits. Russell County Sheriffs Office provides 24-hour emergency assistance services. It also employs full-time animal control officers and sworn deputies.