Kerr County Sheriff Office

SERVING KERR COUNTY

Committed to Public Safety and Public Service, Since 1856

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Welcome to the KCSO

Kerr County is located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country on Interstate 10. We serve over 1100 square miles of hills, plains, and the headwaters valley of the Guadalupe River. Our 119 Sheriff's Office staff, including 33 patrol deputies, serves over 50,000 residents of Kerr County.

Our office has served Kerr County with professionalism for more than 135 years. We administer the Kerr County Jail, while working with local and state jurisdictions to prevent crime and protect the public.

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Phone Scam Website June 30th, 2025

Phone Scams Return…

Phone scams are everywhere, and scammers are experts at tricking people. They try to rush you, scare you, or confuse you into giving up your money or personal info. We're currently seeing multiple calls per day from those who have been targeted by these scams. With a...
Sting0june2025 June 20th, 2025

KCSO Arrests 18 in Online Operation

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office recently completed a multi-month campaign to intercept those seeking out and attempting sex crimes against minors. Throughout the course of this effort, investigators communicated with dozens of individuals across the region who were...
Inmate Mail March 19th, 2025

Updated: Inmate Mailing Address

Updated: Inmate Mailing Address, March 2025:When Corresponding with an inmate in jail, you must have your return address on the envelope. Address the envelope as follows:Inmate NameSO#Kerr County JailPO Box 591Longview, TX 75606

Our Mission

It is the mission of the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office to enforce the law and to safeguard the constitutional rights of all residents, Texans, and visitors. We strive to be a model of law enforcement excellence by ensuring public safety through the implementation of professional and proactive law enforcement services in order to protect life and property loss, while also focusing on abating the fears concerning criminal operations. We promote positive partnerships with the public we serve, our employees, and other agencies and routinely demonstrate professionalism and leadership through our actions.  We remain courageous in the face of danger or adversity and build trust by maintaining the highest standards of performance, integrity, and ethics.

Larry L Leitha, Sheriff