Montgomery County Sheriff s Office is responsible for safeguarding life and property and maintaining civil order. It provides uniformed patrols, motor vehicle accidents and criminal investigations, corrections and courtroom security services. The departments civil division is responsible for all court security and civil processes. Its Project Lifesaver is designed as a rapid response search and rescue program that uses advance technologies and strategies to prevent and reduce the potential of harm to individuals who suffer from Alzheimers disease, down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injuries and mental dysfunctions. Montgomery County Sheriff s Office has a tactical response team that conducts part-time tactical operations related to barricaded suspects, hostage and sniper incidents, raids and other emergency situations. Its crime prevention division provides community policing and educational programs. Montgomery County Sheriff s Office is located in Christiansburg, Va.