The Laurens County Sheriffs Office is a community-focused agency that is responsible for protecting lives and properties, as well as preventing crime. The office s administrative services division is responsible for the preparation, tracking and management of annual budget, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable. It conducts investigations on felony offenses and sexual assault and illegal drug sale cases. The Laurens County Sheriffs Office also operates a jail division that is responsible for providing transportation and security services to prisoners. The office s uniform patrol division prevents the occurrence of crimes through visible preventative patrol and assists citizens in dealing with legal, medical, social and humanitarian problems. The Laurens County Sheriffs Office additionally operates a community services division.