About Us
About Us
Vision Statement
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office envisions a safer, stronger community built on trust, service, and the unwavering protection of individual rights. We will be a model of modern, ethical law enforcement, driven by our core values of honor, courage, and commitment.
Mission Statement
Driven by honor, integrity, and public service, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office protects our community through ethical, professional, and accountable law enforcement. With a focus on high Standards, consistent Training, operational Efficiency, and strong Professionalism, we serve the public, support the justice process, protect individual rights, and uphold the rule of law with transparency and respect.
Sheriff's Office
Enter the doors of the Government Center and pass through security. The Sheriff’s office is the first office on the right once you pass through security.
If there is an emergency, you may dial 911 to obtain emergency assistance.
The Sheriff performs various duties and has much responsibility in serving the courts and the public. If you require a meeting with the Sheriff, it is best to call prior to visiting to ensure he is available to meet with you.
Our deputies are always available and will be able to assist you with most of your questions or concerns you may have.
Chronology of Sheriffs
| 1849-1852 | David Emery | 1901-1903 | James H. Brown | |
| 1853-1855 | Andrew B. Allen | 1904-1906 | Edwin I. Ayers | |
| 1856-1858 | Robert Gailey | 1907-1909 | John Waddington | |
| 1859-1861 | Silas Stevenson | 1910-1913 | Robert H. Whaley | |
| 1862-1864 | Andrew B. Allen | 1914-1917 | Carl S. Johnston | |
| 1865-1867 | Thomas McConnell | 1919-1921 | Joseph H. Boyd | |
| 1868-1870 | David C. Rhodes | 1922-1925 | William G. Andrews | |
| 1871-1873 | James Davies | 1926-1929 | Harrison M. Reynolds | |
| 1874-1876 | James H. Cooper | 1930-1933 | Frank H. Johnston | |
| 1877-1879 | William B. Miller | 1934-1937 | Edward D. Pritchard | |
| 1880-1882 | Alexander Richardson | 1938-1941 | Merle M. Ingham | |
| 1883-1885 | William F. Douds | 1942-1945 | Clyde D. Badger | |
| 1886-1888 | William G. Warnock | 1946-1965 | Frank L. Coen | |
| 1889-1891 | Samuel W. Bell | 1966-1989 | George Sigler | |
| 1892-1894 | William Douthett | 1990-2005 | Robert L. Clark | |
| 1895-1897 | William Becker | 2006-2025 | Perry L. Quahliero | |
| 1898-1900 | Charles Matthews | 2026-Present | Vincent Martwinski |