Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
About
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has an authorized strength of 240 personnel and currently serves a population of approximately 709,264.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was founded in 1781 as a county agency established by the Virginia legislature for the Commonwealth of Virginia. At that time, what is now known as Louisville, consisted only of a few houses.
In 1792 the Commonwealth of Kentucky was granted statehood and Jefferson County, along with the City of Louisville, became a part of Kentucky.
Fallen Heroes
4 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy
Brandon Shirley
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Aug 5th, 2021
Deputy Sheriff
Gregory Hans
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Mar 10th, 1997
Lieutenant
Floyd Wayne Cheeks
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Wed, Oct 27th, 1993
Deputy Sheriff
Crockett M (Jack) Riddell
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Jan 13th, 1933
