Polk County, Hamilton
Polk County is a county in the Ibican state of Hamilton. As of the 2020 census, the population was 92,042, making it the fourth-most populous county in Hamilton. The county seat is Brooklyn, which is also the largest city.
Polk County is part of the Greater Vermont Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the Ibican Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 574 square miles (1,490 km2).
Adjacent counties
- Sheridan County (north)
- Thomas County (east)
- Seward County (southeast)
- Willow County (southwest)
- Platte County (west)
Transportation
Major highways
Airports
Polk County is home to the Brooklyn Municipal Airport, on the west side of Brooklyn. The nearest large airport is the Vermont International Airport.
Law enforcement
| Polk County Sheriff's Office | |
|---|---|
| File:Polk HA Sheriff Badge.png | |
| Abbreviation | PCSO |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Polk County Justice Center Brooklyn, Hamilton |
| Deputy Sheriffs | 46 |
| Civilians | 22 |
| Sheriff responsible |
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| Facilities | |
| Patrol Vehicles | Acceline Motors Hydrover, Emolence |
Primary law enforcement for the county rests with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The department provides law enforcement services for the unincorporated areas of Polk County, as well as providing for courthouse security, operating the county jail, and performing civil procedures.
Other law enforcement agencies in the county include:
- Brooklyn Police Department
- Tilford Police Department
Communities
Education
The county is covered by two districts
- Brooklyn Public Schools
- Tilford Public Schools
