I am aware of the comments and criticism posted on social media. As I enter my second term as Sheriff, I accept that I, along with all of my elected-official colleagues are subject to public criticism, regardless of whether it is merited or not. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office will not debate individual records requests online. Consistent with the general practice of county government, my office will address those requests through the process established by the Indiana General Assembly under the Access to Public Records Act, or APRA. APRA requires disclosure of some records, prohibits disclosure of others, and gives public agencies discretion over whether to release certain records. Each request must be reviewed under the rules that apply to the records sought. My office periodically receives public records requests and handles them in the ordinary course of business. We respond within the time required by law and provide records subject to disclosure within a reasonable time after review. Anyone seeking records from the Sheriff’s Office should submit a request directly to my office. We will respond through the previously-mentioned process rather than through a social media debate. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven
Our new building houses the Sheriff’s Office, 911 Dispatch Center, as well as the County Jail. We moved into the new facility at 119 E Brumfield Av in Princeton the middle of May 2025. The entrance is located at the corner of Brumfield Av and Prince St.
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
At 6 a.m. on May 28th, 2023, Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a Hispanic female. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
I am aware of the comments and criticism posted on social media. As I enter my second term as Sheriff, I accept that I, along with all of my elected-official colleagues are subject to public criticism, regardless of whether it is merited or not. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office will not debate individual records requests online. Consistent with the general practice of county government, my office will address those requests through the process established by the Indiana General Assembly under the Access to Public Records Act, or APRA. APRA requires disclosure of some records, prohibits disclosure of others, and gives public agencies discretion over whether to release certain records. Each request must be reviewed under the rules that apply to the records sought. My office periodically receives public records requests and handles them in the ordinary course of business. We respond within the time required by law and provide records subject to disclosure within a reasonable time after review. Anyone seeking records from the Sheriff’s Office should submit a request directly to my office. We will respond through the previously-mentioned process rather than through a social media debate. Sheriff Bruce Vanoven
This new building will include the County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office, and the 911 Dispatch Center.
The construction site is located along E. Brumfield Ave. directly behind the existing jail. You can keep up on our progress by watching our live-stream construction camera.
Corrections Officer Fernando Bello
On May 28, 2023, at 6 a.m. Officer Bello was working the jail board in our dispatch center when a 911 call came in from a hispanic female called and asked for assistance. At the time neither of the Communications Officers could understand or speak Spanish. Officer Bello, who is a native of Brazil, speaks not only English but Portuguese and some Spanish. With this knowledge, he was able to translate on the fly for the dispatcher to get medical help to the caller.
“I am extremely proud of Officer Bello for stepping out of his comfort zone and getting help to one of our citizens. ” – Sheriff Vanoven
