Sheriff Derek Fell has served with the Sheriff’s Office since 2002. He is a life-long resident of Vigo County.   He obtained a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Indiana State University.

 He began his law enforcement career as a correctional officer in our jail division and in 2004 he became a   merited deputy sheriff. During his career, Sheriff Fell has served in various divisions and positions within the   Sheriff’s Office including all three patrol shifts, criminal investigations, cold case detective, crime scene   investigator, and administration.

 Sheriff Fell has served in various leadership and chairman roles including, Chief of Operations, reserve   deputy coordinator, criminal activity task force commander, wage committee chairman, and awards   committee chairman.

 Sheriff Fell has twice been awarded the Sheriff’s Commendation as well as Homicide Unit recognition, in   addition to a Reserve Deputy Coordinator recognition and Criminal Activity Task Force recognition.

 Sheriff Fell believes community involvement is a vital piece to being a true community partner. He actively   engages in our community in a variety of areas. He serves on the boards for Chances and Services for   Youth, Hamilton Center, Happiness Bag, Boys and Girls Club, as well as Crossroads of America Volleyball   Club. He has also participated in Indiana Special Olympics, the Power of the Purse and Real Men that   Read program for the last several years.