Sheriff Department Howie Hanft, Sheriff Welcome to the homepage for the Ogemaw County Sheriff's Department.  It is always our goal to provide professional, responsive and caring law enforcement services to the citizens of Ogemaw County. Our operations consist of civil, corrections and general law enforcement activities.   We take responsibility for the care of inmates placed into the Sheriff's custody and ensure their safety and the safety of our employees and community. We are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone living, working, and traveling in Ogemaw County.