Knox County Sheriff's Office

Knox County Sheriff's Office Patch
401 Court Square
Suite 105
Barbourville, Kentucky 40906
(606) 546-3181

About

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has an authorized strength of 10 personnel and currently serves a population of approximately 31,888.

Fallen Heroes

9 Heroes have given their lives in the line of duty during the history of the Knox County Sheriff's Office.

Photo of Jack B. Mills
Deputy Sheriff
Jack B. Mills
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sun, May 18th, 1958
Photo of Clark Smith
Deputy Sheriff
Clark Smith
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Mon, Jul 2nd, 1934
Photo of Sim Lockard
Deputy Sheriff
Sim Lockard
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Thu, Apr 14th, 1932
Photo of Foster Messer
Deputy Sheriff
Foster Messer
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Fri, Nov 23rd, 1923
Photo of James F. Smith
Deputy Sheriff
James F. Smith
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Oct 27th, 1914
Photo of John H. Mays
Deputy Sheriff
John H. Mays
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sat, Sep 2nd, 1911
Photo of Robert B. Smith
Deputy Sheriff
Robert B. Smith
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Wed, Dec 23rd, 1908
Photo of John Brooks
Deputized Civilian
John Brooks
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Tue, Dec 22nd, 1908
Photo of Calloway Carnes
Deputy Sheriff
Calloway Carnes
Knox County Sheriff's Office (KY)
Gunfire (Intentional)
Sun, May 4th, 1890