The Aviation Division of the Saginaw County Sheriff's Office is an organization of appointed volunteer deputies who function in a support status, by order of the Sheriff, to provide Aviation oriented services to the citizens of Saginaw County. The Division serves to augment the Sheriff Department's operations, providing aviation-oriented services, at the direction of the Sheriff.

The Aviation Division may also serve in times of emergency, disaster, civil disorder or community need, as directed by the Sheriff. The Aviation Division may provide such aviation-oriented services and rescue, marijuana eradication, surveillance, traffic observation, transportation and security during public functions.

The Division is composed of two (2) groups: Mission Pilots and Reserve Pilots or Student Pilots.

• Mission Pilot: to be qualified as a Mission Pilot, the member must be a licensed active pilot who holds a minimum license of Private Pilot and Single Engine Land rating and must be current status as defined by FAR. Mission Pilots are qualified to carry out flight missions as directed by the Sheriff, Support Unit Captain, or the Lieutenant of the Aviation Division. The Mission Pilot will be Pilot in Command of the Aircraft. The Mission Pilot, as Pilot in Command, shall have complete responsibility and authority regarding all aspects of the Flight Mission. A competent Co-Pilot will assist the Pilot in Command when factors of the flight, in the opinion of the Pilot of Command, Sheriff, Support Unit Captain or Lieutenant requires such services.
• Reserve Pilot: to be qualified as a Reserve Pilot, the member must be a licensed pilot who is not current under the provisions of the FAR's, or Student Pilot. Reserve Pilots may serve as Pilot Assistant, directed by the Support Unit Captain, the Lieutenant of the Aviation Division and the concurrence of the Mission Pilot.

The Saginaw County Emergency Response Division is an organization of appointed volunteer deputies who function in a support status, by order of the Sheriff, to provide emergency response oriented services to the citizens of Saginaw County. The Division serves to augment the Sheriff Department's operations, providing ground search and rescues, security/lighting at crime scenes and traffic accident scenes.

The Emergency Response Division may also serve in times of disasters, civil disorder, or community need, as directed by the Sheriff. The Division may provide assistance in marijuana eradication, support to the other Divisions, and security during public functions.

The Emergency Response Division maintains a command vehicle, emergency response vehicle, and two (2) ORVs. The team is responsible for maintaining and keeping in a state of readiness, all of its equipment.

The Handicap & Civil Division is composed of two units: the Handicap Division and a Civil Patrol Division.

• Handicap Division: enforce the state laws and Saginaw County Ordinance pertaining to handicapped parking areas and fire lanes in Saginaw County.
• Civil Patrol Division: delivers papers from Saginaw County or any out of county courts, banks, attorneys, or private individuals. The papers consist of subpoenas, summons, complaints, small claims court, foreclosures, personal protection orders, and alternate services and property tax notices. This Division also performs funeral escorts, prisoner transports, and any other duties requested by the Sheriff or his designee.

The Saginaw County Marine Division is composed of two units: each headed by a Sergeant. There is a Marine Patrol and a Dive Team. Either unit may be called on to provide mutual aid to other counties upon their request and with the approval of the Sheriff, Shift Commander or Marine Division Lieutenant.

• Marine Patrol: to educate the citizens of Saginaw County in boating safety and basic laws of the waterways. To perform inspections of rental water craft for parks and marinas in the county and to issue appropriate permits. To investigate permits for special events on the county's waterways and make recommendations on issuing the required permits for same. To patrol the waters of Saginaw County, making watercraft safety inspections and checking for required safety equipment. To enforce watercraft laws when necessary and to assist in investigations as required. The patrol is responsible for maintaining and keeping in a state of readiness all of its equipment.
• Dive Team: the Dive Team shall perform rescue or recovery work within the limits of the teams ability and training. Further the team shall assist in patrolling and acting as safety personnel with the Marine Patrol. The team will also assist other agencies as requested in education of water rescue and recovery techniques. The team is responsible for maintaining and keeping in a state of readiness all of its equipment.

Boating Safety Classes

The Saginaw County Posse Division is an organization of appointed volunteer deputies who function in a support status, by order of the Sheriff, to provide mounted emergency response oriented services to the citizens of Saginaw County. The Division serves to augment the Sheriff Department's operations.

The Sheriff Posse is best known for its high profile in parades, but the Posse provides mounted search & rescue, marijuana eradication, and security at community functions. The Posse may also serve in times of disasters & civil disorder, as directed by the Sheriff. The Posse is responsible for maintaining and keeping a state of readiness of their horses and related equipment.

The Saginaw County Sheriff's Office Chaplain/Victims Advocates Division is comprised of Volunteer Chaplains and Civilian Personnel. The goal of the Office of the Sheriff is to provide qualified individuals (Chaplain and Victim Advocates) to respond to Critical Incident Traumas as directed by the Office of the Sheriff.

The Critical Incident may be a sudden death or life threatening situation. The Chaplain/Victims Advocates are available to provide emotional, spiritual guidance and assistance in time of personal or collective crises of Saginaw County. The Chaplains/Victims Advocates will also provide department personnel with the appropriate professional assistance to maintain their emotional and physical well-being.