King County Sheriff's Office

Ensuring the safety of people in King County is our top priority. We aim to do this based on our core values of leadership, integrity, service and teamwork. We expect to provide the best customer service by working with you to address your concerns.

With over 1200 employees, the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) serves the needs of over half million people in unincorporated areas and twelve contract cities. KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro and Sound Transit and the King County International Airport.

Message from Chief Kelly Park

It is an honor to celebrate Women’s History Month with all of you. Since 1987, this has been a way to pay tribute to the great contributions women have made to better our world and our lives.

Naturally, this brings me much personal pride, as I am grateful for the women who helped pave the way to serve in such an honorable profession. The women who came before us in the King County Sheriff’s Office set a high bar that inspired, motivated, and encouraged us to always strive for the best. While it would be impossible to thank all of them, I do want to recognize a key few, who personally and directly inspired me:

Detectives (retired) Amy Jarboe and Bobbi Wilcox: Thank you for demonstrating what it is like to love your job. You worked tirelessly advocating for crime victims every single day. To Cpt. (retired) Anette Louie: Thank you for reminding us to remember who we are, where we came from, and to never stray from the foundation that made us, us. To Cpt. (now Edmonds PD Chief) Loi Dawkins: Thank you for being the best friend and partner possible and for always reminding us, “People first”. To Chief (retired) Lisa Mulligan: Thank you for your confidence when facing adversity, and your simple but powerful words, “Watch me work”. And to Chief (retired) Robin Fenton: Thank you for your true example of leadership and strength. It does not always come in size or volume.

Of course, thank you to the many other retired women of KCSO for everything you brought to our department and the communities we serve.

The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”. To my current partners in the Sheriff’s Office: Your voices, judgement, and professionalism are essential to the future of policing and the success of this agency. Leadership is not about rank or tenure alone. It is about how you show up and set an example every day.

Thank you all for your dedicated service. I am honored to serve alongside each and every one of you.

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” – Rosa Parks (1913-2005)