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Recent Press Releases and News from the Kerr County Sheriff's Office
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Eclipse Information

Important Eclipse Information No road closures are planned for any road in Kerr County, other than in the immediate area of Louise Hays Park. TXDOT will be adjusting Sidney Baker Street lanes to accommodate outbound traffic. Monday during daylight hours should see the most...
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KCSO Wins International Award

On October 17th, 2023, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha attended the 2023 Annual Meeting of The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in San Diego, California. At this gathering of global law enforcement leaders, The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office received the...
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Cyber Scams Warning

Kerr County, Texas Authorities Issue Urgent Warning About Surge in Cyber Fraud Targeting the Elderly. Local law enforcement and cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm as a concerning rise in cyber fraud cases targeting the elderly population has been observed in Kerr...
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Town Hall on Human Smuggling

On Tuesday, May 30th, The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office, Precinct 4 Commissioner Don Harris, and the Kerr County Sheriff’s Foundation hosted over 350 standing-room only attendees at the Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department for a town hall on human smuggling and border...
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Corrections Education

Congratulations to the men and women who attended and graduated from the Kerr County Basic Corrections Officer Course. A few times a year the Kerr County Sheriff's Office hosts a 3 week long training class to surrounding counties. The Basic Corrections Officer Course is...
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Guns & Hoses Raises $10k

Thank you to everyone who braved the forecast to join us for the Guns & Hoses game last week! While the Guns came up a little short on the scoreboard, we congratulate the Kerrville Fire Department Hoses on their win. This community comes out time and again for our first...
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National Police Week 2023

This year, National Police Week was observed Sunday, May 14th through Saturday, May 20th. President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. National Police week honors those who have lost their lives in the line of duty...
Kcso News 1 February 17th, 2023

KCSO Celebrates Graduates

Sheriff Larry Leitha and our entire Office are celebrating the graduation of two new deputies, promoted from our own ranks. Deputies Manuel Moreno and Riley McGee recently graduated from the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy as part of KCSO’s new recruitment...
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KCSO Makes Drug, Smuggling Arrest

On 8 February, 2023 the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division Interdiction Unit conducted a narcotics and human smuggling investigation in Kerrville. A KCSO Deputy made contact with a suspicious vehicle near Mountain Home, and pursued the vehicle after...
Kcso News 2 February 17th, 2023

Guns & Hoses Coming Up!

The 5th Annual Guns & Hoses Flag Football Game has been set for May 12, 2023 at Tivy Stadium, pregame at 5:30 pm and kickoff at 6:30 pm! Beneficiary applications are now being accepted through this Friday, February 3rd.The Kerrville PD, Kerrville Fire Department, and...