ROAD PATROL DIVISION Lt. Col Bob Stanhope CALL: 740-773-1186 ext 113  Email The road division is responsible for patrolling Ross county, enforcing all laws and answering calls for service. Ross County, being the second largest county in Ohio in terms of area, has been divided into five districts to assure rapid response times and high visibility to deter crimes. By dividing the county into districts and assigning the same deputies to work these districts on a daily basis, residents become familiar with the deputy and vice-versa. This allows the deputies to become more familiar with the problems associated within the districts and provides a good link to information.   The Road Patrol Deputies  Dep. Carl Lawhorn Dep. John Branham-K9 Dep. Shane Cox Dep. Jason Gallagher  Dep. Brad Williamson Dep. Adam Rose Dep. Lewis Whitmore Dep. Wes Collins Dep. Brian Efaw Sgt. Roger Hyden Dep. Bradley Parrett Dep. Terry Rose Dep. Andrea Mathews Sgt. Dennis McKeever Dep. Mont Steele Dep. John Winfield Sgt.  Kevin Pierce Dep. Rick Torchick Dep. Scott Ratliff Dep. Jason Williams Dep. Brett McKnight   The Ross County Sheriff's Office is keeping up to date on technology and implementing those advancements to better serve and protect the community. Newly implemented in 2001 was the use of digital cameras. By using these cameras deputies instantly know if the photo being taken meets their needs, the cameras are also cost effective, saving the county thousands of dollars in the first year alone. Also purchased in 2001 were the Advanced Taser M26. The Advanced Taser is an Electro-Muscular Disruptor (EMD) device designed to control a dangerous situation with minimal risk of injury to either the deputy or the suspect. The taser launches probes up to 21 feet connected to the weapon with a pair of high voltage insulated wires, when the probes come in contact with the target the taser transmits powerful electronic pulses through the wires causing uncontrollable muscle contractions allowing the device to debilitate the target regardless of pain tolerance or mental focus. Recently the Road Deputies were issued the new taser model X-26 which is smaller but is more efficient. Semi-Automatic Defibrillation units have been acquired and are currently in use by the Road Patrol Deputies. Equipped with these units, deputies who arrive on the scene of a cardiac arrest situation can greatly increase a persons chance of survival.