About Us


RESPECT – HONESTY – FAIRNESS – ACCOUNTABILITY
COMPASSION – INTEGRITY – LEADERSHIP – DIVERSITY

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is structured into several specialized divisions, with one of the most critical being the Law Enforcement Division (LED). The dedicated Deputy Sheriffs within the Law Enforcement Division play a key role in maintaining safety and order across unincorporated areas of Kanawha County.

What We Do

The Deputies of the LED are responsible for a wide range of essential law enforcement duties, including:

  • Patrolling neighborhoods and highways to ensure public safety

  • Responding to 911 calls and providing immediate assistance

  • Investigating crimes and traffic crashes

  • Serving warrants and ensuring compliance with the law

  • Protecting the Courts of Kanawha County

  • Serving domestic violence protective orders

  • Collaborating with federal, state, and local agencies to enhance community safety

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is to enhance the quality of life in Kanawha County by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve the peace, protect the people, reduce the fear, and maintain order.

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office strives to foster a safe and fair community by enforcing the law with diligence, professionalism, and integrity while solving the problems that create crime and disorder through an independent relationship between the people and the deputies.

In partnership with the community, we pledge to:

  • Protect the lives and property of our fellow citizens and impartially enforce state and federal laws while upholding the principles embodied in the Constitution of the State of West Virginia and the Constitution of the United States of America.
  • Solve and prevent crime by aggressively pursuing violators of the law.
  • Maintain a higher standard of integrity than is generally expected of others
  • Value human life, respect the dignity of each individual, and render our services with honesty, courtesy, respect, and civility.

Our Commitment to the Community

The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting and serving the people of Kanawha County. We are committed to providing professional law enforcement services that support our residents and communities in every way we can.

As you navigate this website, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the various functions and specialized units within the Law Enforcement Division and other departments of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Discover the vital services we provide to keep you, your family, and our community safe.