Washington Sheriff’s Departments

Washington Sheriff’s Departments are responsible for providing law enforcement services to Washington’s 39 counties. They are the primary agency responsible for serving criminal warrants, conducting courtroom security and jail management, providing search and rescue operations, as well as operating 911 dispatch centers. Washington Sheriffs also conduct traffic patrols and investigate crimes such as burglary and rape.

Washington Sheriff’s Departments work in partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to keep Washington state safe. Washington Sheriffs have a long history of providing service to Washington citizens – from escorting the Washington State Patrol on its first patrol in 1921 to modern-day efforts supporting crime prevention initiatives.

Washington Sheriff’s Departments strive to make sure that Washington remains a safe place to live, work, and visit. They work day in and day out to protect Washington’s citizens from crime. Washington Sheriff’s Departments are dedicated to providing the highest quality of law enforcement services for Washington state. By working with local community organizations, Washington Sheriff’s Departments help improve public safety through education and awareness campaigns such as crime-prevention forums and safety meetings.