Highland County Sheriff's Office

Highland County Sheriff's Office serves Hillsboro, OH. Deeply rooted in the community, he has been married to his wife, Debbie, for 47 years. With over 40 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Sheriff Sanders brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Highland County Sheriff’s Office. His career includes service with the Hillsboro Police Department, the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, the US 23 Major Crimes Task Force, and the Highland County Prosecutor’s Office. Throughout his career, Sheriff Sanders has steadily risen through the ranks, holding the positions of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Major. In Ross County, he served as Commander of the US 23 Major Crimes Task Force, a regional unit that operated across five counties—including Highland County. He also played a key role in the establishment of the Highland County Task Force, which continues to serve the area in partnership with the US 23 Task Force. Dial 911 for emergencies.