The City of Sparta was incorporated in 1883 and the Sparta Police Department developed a short while after.  In the early years, the police department and fire department were joint services with officers trained to enforce the law and combat fires.  In fact, the police department’s current building once served as the City’s fire department and jail.  Today, the two services are housed in separate buildings and the fire department is now a volunteer service.  

The Sparta Police Department serves a population of just over 9,000 residents, with 18 sworn officers and two non-sworn administrative assistants. The department has operations occurring around the clock and typically responds to 19,000 or more calls for service every year. The department is involved in various programs and officers have the opportunity to participate in several special assignments including the Monroe County Combined Tactical Unit, West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group, School Resource Officer, and Bicycle Patrol Unit. 

You can learn more about the Sparta Police Department by visiting the following links: 

·         Message from the Chief 

·         Combined Tactical Unit 

·         Bicycle Patrol Unit 

·         Citizens’ Police Academy

·     K-9