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It’s Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri. Have you taken the pledge to help keep our roads safer and decrease traffic deaths? https://t.co/7MDSt0w0hn We can all make an immediate impact on highway safety by committing to two simple actions: 1) always wear a seat belt when

Today, we thank First Responders of all disciplines for their brave and dedicated service to our communities. Happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay

Tomorrow is Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri. Did you know that after a 6% reduction in traffic deaths on Missouri roads in 2023 and a 4% reduction in 2024, our state is currently down 3% this year compared to last year? That's great news, and we're looking forward to a third

With sadness, we share with you the passing of Canine Kane. He was escorted to his final resting place after passing away suddenly at home Sunday night. Kane was a brave and loyal partner to Deputy Marc Gibson, a dedicated servant of the Jefferson County community, a beloved face

Join the Sheriff's Office and @RTADEMS on Wednesday, Oct. 29th, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. for the grand opening of the Seckman Valley Substation and Ambulance House #5. Bring the family for a fun night of tours, meet-and-greets, raffles, and more!

We're #JeffCoProud to invite you to the grand opening of the new Seckman Valley substation and Rock Township Ambulance District House #5 on October 29th from 4:30-7:30 p.m.! Come join us for a tour, meet-and-greets, raffles, and more. See the flyer for more details.

In case you missed it, this year's BBQ for @BackStoppers, hosted by Gerding Enterprises and the Screaming Eagle Grill Scream Team, raised more than $151,000! That's a new record high! This week, the Scream Team presented the check to Backstoppers. But on the day of the event,

Today, we said a fond farewell to Sergeant Perry Tindall. During his more than 32-year career, Sgt. Tindall did a little bit of everything. He served the people of Jefferson County and the Sheriff's Office with courage, pride, and integrity, and he will be missed. Congrats on

This week, our Crisis Negotiation Team and others from around the area took part in real-world scenario-based training that focused on de-escalating high-risk situations. In these scenarios, a person in crisis was on a pedestrian bridge over the Missouri River. Crisis negotiators

Hey, you! Yeah, you, with the pumpkin. Place it on the ground and step away, slowly. Why would you buy a pumpkin from just any old place when you could get one this Saturday (10/11) from Payton & Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch at @ReutherFordSTL in Herculaneum? Payton & Dakota started

The report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol regarding last night's (10/8/25) traffic accident involving our SWAT vehicle can be found here:

***UPDATE - 10/9/25*** The Missouri State Highway Patrol's crash report can be found here:

This evening, a Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle carrying deputies from a training exercise was involved in a crash on Highway 67 near Farmington. A juvenile in a passenger vehicle that was involved in the crash was seriously injured and taken by helicopter to a hospital. Our

Heads up, #JeffCo drivers!

It’s fall, y’all. And that means it’s also pumpkin pickin’ season! Why not take the family to get yours from Payton & Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch on October 11th at @ReutherFordSTL in Herculaneum? No prices, just make a donation that’ll go to @BackStoppers to support local first

Where does the time go? Today, Sgt. Roger Wensler retired from the Sheriff's Office after 23 years of dedicated service to the people of Jefferson County. Surrounded by family and friends, Sgt. Wensler was presented with something very sentimental to him, the license plates from

Mental health is a topic we hear about more & more. But did you know the Sheriff's Office has a Crisis Intervention Unit dedicated to assisting people during mental health crises, connecting them with services, and reducing repeat calls for service? Undersheriff Tim Whitney &