Franklin County Sheriff

Sheriff's Office Normal Business Hours ~ 502.875.8740
Emergencies ~ 911
Non-Emergencies and After Hours ~ 502.875.8582

Franklin County (Kentucky) Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Pat Melton
24 Hour Service
Administrative office Hours are below

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Core Values

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has five core values, each one represented by one of the five points of the Sheriff’s star shaped badge. These values shall be the guide as we pursue the mission of the Office.

Service
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office belongs to the People of Franklin County. The Sheriff is the temporary custodian of the office. Therefore, members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office must provide effective and high quality service when fulfilling the duties of the office.

Integrity
The public demands that the integrity of the Office and each individual must be beyond reproach. We must strive to maintain the highest level of honesty and professionalism.

Courage
Courage is required to provide law enforcement service which is rooted in our democratic principles. Members of the office must discharge their duties with courage in the face of danger, temptation and provocation.

Fairness
Members of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office shall provide service to the community in an ethical, impartial, courteous and professional manner while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons.

Innovation
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will strive to keep pace with new technology and techniques in order to provide the public the best service possible. The Office will be a leader in creative solutions through continuous training and education.