Ingham County Sheriff announces interim 911 Center leadership starting Sept. 1

Information provided by Ingham County Sheriff’s Office

On Aug. 13, 2025, Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth, through consultation with the Controller’s Office and Board of Commissioners, announced the Sheriff’s Office will run the Ingham County 911 Center on an interim basis. 

The County Controller contacted the Sheriff two weeks ago to gauge interest in leading the 911 Center, after the current Director expressed intent to resign from the position. The 911 Central Dispatch does not fall within the Sheriff’s organizational chart, and currently the Director reports to the County Controller. 

“While I have not committed to leading the 911 Center on a long-term basis, I have committed to leading the Center on an interim basis, while doing a deep dive into the operation to see how we can make things better in the future,” Wriggelsworth stated. He added, “The Sheriff’s Office prides itself on being a fully committed public safety partner, so if we can have an impact now to set the Center up for long-term success, we are all in on that.”

Wriggelsworth expects to have recommendations to the Controller’s Office and Board of Commissioners somewhere near the end of the year.

Ingham County Chief Deputy Darin Southworth is taking on that role, on top of his current duties.  The change in leadership becomes effective Sept. 1, 2025.