(LaPorte County, IN) - The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is taking

precautions against coronavirus.

Citizens are asked to come to the front desk for necessary

business and jail related matters only.

If you’re not sure about the importance, the public is asked to

contact the sheriff’s office first to discuss the situation.

In addition, Sheriff John Boyd said deputies will respond to all

emergencies and in-progress calls.

Non-emergency calls that don’t require an officer to be physically

present may be handled over the phone, Boyd said.

Boyd said deputies will also be wearing latex gloves and keeping

at least six feet of distance whenever possible to communicate

in open locations.