The Benton County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing non-discriminatory, effective and efficient law enforcement service in protecting the life and property of the citizens of Benton County and to ensure that the constitutional rights of all persons are protected. The sheriff is the chief executive officer and conservator of the peace as directed under RCW 36.28.
The sheriff's office is located at the Benton County Justice Center in Kennewick, Washington. The sheriff's office also maintains a business office in the Prosser courthouse and unmanned substations in Prosser and Benton City.
The current population of Benton County is approximately 168,000 with about 38,000 people residing in unincorporated areas. The county covers 1722 square miles, which includes the 420 square miles encompassing the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
The sheriff's office is comprised of 227 full time employees, of which 220 are civil service positions and 7 appointed staff positions. The sheriff's office also maintains a force of 17 volunteer reserve deputies.
In addition to providing services to the residents of Benton County, the sheriff's office provides basic law enforcement services to Benton City and the Hanford Nuclear Reservation.
You may contact the following individuals by email:
Sheriff:
Larry TaylorUndersheriff:
Paul HartAdministrative Assistant:
Julie ThompsonBureau of Corrections:
Captain Al ThompsonBureau of Law Enforcement:
Captain Steven KeaneCorrections Medical:
Captain Cathy DanielCivil Division:
Lieutenant Joe Lusignan