Sheriff's Welcome

Welcome to Knox County, Illinois.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is proud to serve our community of more than 55,000 residents across 720 square miles. Our team of sixty-three dedicated employees works each day to provide reliable, compassionate, and professional service to the citizens of Knox County.

Our vision is clear: "To maintain a Sheriff's Office that holds citizens' trust and confidence, earned through professional and fair delivery of public safety services in partnership with the communities we serve."
This website is an extension of that commitment. I hope you will find it to be a valuable resource-one that strengthens communication, supports community policing efforts, and contributes to making Knox County a safer, stronger place to live and raise a family. Over the coming weeks, additional features and information will be added to further enhance the services we provide.

It is truly an honor to serve you as Sheriff. Knox County is a remarkable community, and together, through partnership and shared purpose, we can continue to make a positive and lasting difference.

Jack C. Harlan Jr.
Sheriff, Knox County, Illinois