The Russell County Sheriff’s Department, led by Sheriff Derek K. Polston, has released its monthly activity summary detailing law enforcement operations and community services provided throughout September 2026.

According to the report, deputies responded to 585 calls for service through the 911 dispatch system—a figure that does not include walk-ins or calls handled directly inside the sheriff's office.

Calls for Service & Law Enforcement Activity
During the month, deputies conducted 110 traffic stops and carried out 31 arrests.

A detailed breakdown of key responses during September includes:

• 47 requests for a deputy
• 23 suspicious person complaints
• 18 motorist assists
• 17 welfare checks
• 16 motor vehicle accidents (1045)
• 9 alarm responses
• 8 domestic dispute calls
• 7 injury or property-damage collisions (1046)
• 6 animal complaints
• 3 reports of shots fired
• 2 juvenile complaints
• 288 other miscellaneous calls & administrative tasks

Transports, Inspections, and Community Services

In addition to emergency response, the department managed notable routine and court-related duties across the region:

• Prisoner Transports: Deputies recorded 176 prisoner transports and logged 2,909 total miles for court security transport.
• Vehicle Inspections: The department completed 219 vehicle inspections for residents.
• Concealed Carry: A total of 28 Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon (CCDW) licenses were processed or issued.
• Mental Health Transports: Deputies handled 2 mental health transports, with evaluations/care coordinated through Adanta and Eastern State Hospital.

Financial Collections
The Sheriff’s Department also remitted $512.23 in collected taxes from local oil and franchise bills during the month.