Field Services

Canyon County Sheriff's Office

Field Services of the Canyon County Sheriff's Office include the Patrol, Investigations and Communications Sections. These Sections are under the direction of Captain Dana Maxfield.  Captain Dana Maxfield holds a POST Management Certificate and is a graduate of the prestigious Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command College.

Captain Dana Maxfield

We are committed to upholding the mission of your Canyon County Sheriff's.  As Deputies invested in the community we are dedicated to providing competent, reliable and consistent services.  Earning your trust is very important to us.  We are available to serve your needs 24 hours a day, every day.  When you contact your Canyon County Sheriff's Office an honest, well trained and caring Deputy will be happy to assist you to the best of their ability.

Each of the three sections making of Field Services is managed by highly trained and experienced ranking Deputies.

The Patrol Section is the most visible section of the Canyon County Sheriff's Office.  This section is managed by Lieutenant Daren Ward.  He holds a POST Management Certificate and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command College.

Lieutenant Daren Ward

Our detectives work in the Criminal Investigations Section.  It is managed by Lieutenant Marvin Dashiell.  He also holds a POST Management Certificate and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command College.

Lieutenant Marvin Dashiell

Our Communications Section (dispatch) is managed by Lorraine Elfering.  She holds a POST Management Certificate and has attended numerous training opportunities in employee development and evaluation as well as project management.

Lorraine Elfering

These dedicated managers are an integral part of Sheriff Smith's Command Staff.  They bring expertise and experience to the Sheriff's Office and truly care about the services we provide to our customers.