Mason County Sheriff's Office

Ludington, United States

A local law enforcement agency in Mason County, Michigan, responsible for public safety, crime investigation, and community outreach.

CCI Score

22.01

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Mason County Sheriff's Office Conducts Successful Rescue Operation

The Mason County Sheriff's Office successfully located and rescued Nancy Bloomquist, a missing 74-year-old woman, using drone technology following her disappearance after a casino visit. The operation underscored the agency’s commitment to public safety and community service.

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Mason County Sheriff's Office is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

06

2025

Mason County Sheriff's Office Conducts Successful Rescue Operation
40.00

The Mason County Sheriff's Office successfully located and rescued Nancy Bloomquist, a missing 74-year-old woman, using drone technology following her disappearance after a casino visit. The operation underscored the agency’s commitment to public safety and community service.
OCT

16

2023

Mason County Sheriff's Office Advocates Against Personnel Cuts
30.49

The Mason County Sheriff's Office lobbied county commissioners during a budget briefing to spare planned personnel cuts nearing $900,000, framing the issue as a matter of protecting its workforce and ensuring continued public safety.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

April 8

The Sheriff's Office engaged in public political behavior by pressing county commissioners, which demonstrates a proactive and democratic engagement to safeguard employee rights and public safety, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive values.

Mason County Sheriff's Office presses commissioners to spare personnel cuts
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 8

By campaigning against the proposed budget cuts, the agency demonstrated a commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of its personnel, reflecting a positive stance on labor rights and human rights practices.

Mason County Sheriff's Office presses commissioners to spare personnel cuts
OCT

07

2023

Mason County Sheriff Expands Drone Fleet for Enhanced Emergency Response
34.31

On October 7, 2023, the Mason County Sheriff's Office augmented its drone capabilities by acquiring additional drones equipped with thermal imaging and FPV tactical features. The enhanced fleet is being used for improved crash scene documentation, search and rescue operations, and fire assessments, funded through a combination of county resources, Amber Township support, and a private citizen's donation.
+40

Technology and Services Impact

April 8

The expanded drone fleet represents a technology upgrade that improves public safety and emergency response. The use of thermal imaging and FPV capabilities enhances crash investigations, search and rescue operations, and fire assessments, ultimately supporting community welfare. Although advanced drones can potentially be used for surveillance in tactical situations, in this context they are deployed primarily to save lives and expedite responses, aligning with anti-authoritarian values by prioritizing citizen safety over coercive measures.

Sheriff's office expands drone fleet
OCT

01

2021

Approval of Axon Body-Worn Camera Contract
21.04

In October 2021, the Mason County Commissioners approved a five-year, $100,000 contract with Axon to equip the Mason County Sheriff's Office with body-worn cameras intended to document police-public interactions and potentially enhance accountability.
+30

Provision of Repressive Technologies

April 8

While body-worn cameras are a surveillance tool, their primary purpose is to increase transparency and accountability during police-public encounters, potentially reducing abuse of power. This measure, therefore, can be seen as a step towards enhanced oversight in law enforcement, aligning with anti-authoritarian objectives despite the inherent concerns surrounding state surveillance.

Mason County Sheriff’s Office: Body-worn Cameras
JAN

01

2016

Sheriff's Office Surveillance Drone Utilization
-15.78

In 2016, the Mason County Sheriff's Office was reported to operate a single drone for aerial surveillance. This technology, used to gather real-time footage from the sky, raises concerns about potential overreach in surveillance and the targeting of neighborhoods, reflecting broader issues of privacy and authoritarian control.
-40

Provision of Repressive Technologies

April 8

The use of a drone for surveillance by the Mason County Sheriff's Office enhances its capability for real-time monitoring and data gathering. From an anti-fascist perspective, this represents an expansion of repressive technologies that can facilitate intrusive surveillance and potentially target marginalized communities, raising serious concerns over civil liberties and community oversight.

Mason County Sheriff's Office: Drones - Atlas of Surveillance