Sheriff's Office

Transfer & Court Security

The KCSO Court Security and Transfer Unit is responsible for the protection at court of all in-custody inmates within Kent County. This unit is comprised of thirty deputies, two Sergeants and one Lieutenant. The Deputies serve not only 17th Circuit Court and 63rd District Court, but handle in-custody defendants and witnesses for preliminary examinations in 61st District Grand Rapids, 62nd A & B Wyoming and Kentwood, and 59th Grandville and Walker. Through this unit, the Sheriff's Office also provides a law enforcement presence at the Kent County owned building at 82 Ionia NW.

In 2021, 5,630 in-custody subjects were transferred to court appearances.

In 2021, Deputies transported 1,627 persons to or from state prisons, mental health facilities, youth correctional institutions and county jails throughout the state. Medical, dental, and psychological appointments for in-custody persons are also facilitated by the Court Security & Transfer deputies. Last year, 365 in-custody persons, including juveniles, were transported for these types of events.

Assisting the Court Security & Transfer deputies are a group of thirty part-time deputies that comprise the Security Enforcement Officer Unit. These deputies provide building security for the Kent County Courthouse, 63rd District Courts and 82 Ionia NW.

Command Staff

Lieutenant Dennis Albert
(616) 632-5502
Dennis.albert@kentcountymi.gov
In charge of daytime activities within the Transfer & Court Security