Sheriff Sue Rahr is a 28-year veteran of law enforcement. She is King County's first female Sheriff. With more than 1,000 employees, the King County Sheriff's Office serves the law enforcement needs of over half a million people in unincorporated areas and our 12 contract cities. The KCSO also provides police departments for the Muckleshoot Tribe, Metro Transit, and the King County International Airport.
Facts & Figures
King County is the state's largest metropolitan county. It spans more than 2,100 square miles and has more than 1.8 million citizens.
2008 Employees: 1,153
2008 Budget: $147 million
Sheriff Rahr Elected: 2005
Sheriff's Term: 4 years
Statutory Authority RCW 36.28.010:
The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace of the county.
