Mills County, Iowa Sheriffs enforce state, county and city ordinances within the county.

	The Sheriff is the principal peace officer of the county
	Summons grand jurors and trial jurors
	May call any person to his aid, and when necessary summons the power of the county
	Serves subpoenas and other notices and levies on property when a judgment has been secured
	Executes and returns all writs and other legal processes issued by lawful authority
	Custodian of the county jail and is responsible for all prisoners committed to him until discharged by law
	Transport individuals to locations as directed by court order

History and duties of the Sheriff's Department

Previous Mills County Sheriffs - 1851 to Present

Current & Previous Mills County Deputy Sheriffs

Methamphetamine Information

What are Methamphetamines?
Strong central nervous system stimulant
Powerful interactive effect upon pleasure centers in the brain
Street names include crank, meth, speed, uppers, ice

What do they look like?
Pure methamphetamine is white, odorless and bitter tasting
Street meth (impure) can appear as powder, lumps, chucks
Street meth can be brown, yellow, pinkish, reddish in color

What are the physical effects and risks?
Rapid weight loss due to decreased appetite
Increase heart rate and increased blood pressure
Shakes, twitching, dilated pupils
Seizures and strokes
Heart problems
Skin problems
Deterioration of the teeth

What are the psychological effects and risks?
Sense of power/well being
Very talkative
Anxiety
Paranoia
Depression (suicidal thinking)
Hallucinations
Repetitive behaviors
Aggressiveness
Delusions & psychosis
Memory problems

Why do young people become users and abusers?
Curiosity
Use of other substances
Peer Pressure
Sense of invulnerability