Sheriff’s Office
Our mission is to be responsible for county-wide law enforcement, operating a county jail and to do all we can to provide a safe environment for the residents of Iosco County
Sheriff Scott Frank and Undersheriff Chuck Allen have brought the Iosco County Sheriff’s Office into the 21st century with advancements, new policies, a regional training facility, and a new level of teamwork that is resulting in a department that is becoming second to none.
Sheriff Frank has an extremely active Posse’ Division, Operation Lifesaver Program, Recreation Officers that cover Marine, ORV and Snowmobile patrol. Sheriff Frank and staff provide all of these services for the safety and security of the people of Iosco County.
Meet Sheriff Scott Frank
Scott D. Frank is a 1993 graduate of Tawas Area High School and a 1996 graduate of Northern Michigan University, where he also attended the NMU Regional Police Academy in August 1996.
While attending college, he worked part-time as a Police Dispatcher and Corrections Officer in Iosco County. After graduating from the Police Academy, he was hired as a full-time, certified Patrol Deputy with the Iosco County Sheriff’s Office.
Over the past 30 years, Sheriff Frank has been privileged to serve in many aspects of law enforcement, including Dispatcher, Corrections Officer, School Liaison Deputy, Township Deputy, K-9 Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Sheriff’s Captain, and Jail Administrator. His experience in these diverse roles provides him with a unique and well-rounded perspective on leadership and public service.
Sheriff Frank is committed to continuing the tradition of professionalism and integrity within the Sheriff’s Office. Since being elected in 2020, he has expanded the department from one Road Patrol Deputy to four, while also adding two School Liaison Deputies and growing the force to ten certified deputies.
Sheriff Frank has been married to his wife, Kathryn, for over 30 years. They reside in East Tawas and are proud parents to their three children, Wesley (Madison), Julia (Ramses), and Alexandra. They are also the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters, Lucy and Callie.
“To the citizens of Iosco County: I am committed to providing a law enforcement agency you can rely on and respect. Our team brings trusted experience, a strong work ethic, and a genuine dedication to doing what is right. We will continue to serve every resident of Iosco County with integrity, fairness, and unwavering professionalism.” — Sheriff Scott D. Frank
Services & Hours
Fingerprinting
Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 5pm
CCW Prints
You must provide the receipt from the Clerk’s Office before fingerprinting.
| Fingerprint Fee | $15 |
| Live Scan Fingerprint Fee | $61.25 |
| Ink Rolled Print Fee | $10 |
Purchase Permits
No Fee
Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 5pm
PBT’s
| Daily PBT’s | $25/month |
| Random PBT’s | $15/month |
| Out of County Random | $15/month |
Drug Screens
| Drug Court | $10 |
| Probation | $25 |
| Walk-ins | $25 |