Kanawha County Sheriff's Office Email Format
Law EnforcementWest Virginia, United States51-200 Employees
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office is a mid-sized law enforcement agency based in Charleston, West Virginia, serving the non-incorporated areas of Kanawha County. It comprises around 100 sworn deputies along with additional non-sworn staff, reflecting a broader range of public-safety roles. In addition to traditional policing, the office carries out judicial security, civil processes, home confinement, and mental hygiene programs, among other responsibilities. The agency operates within the law enforcement sector, providing public safety services to residents and institutions in its jurisdiction. In March 2025, Lieutenant Ana Pile was promoted to Chief of Detectives, becoming the first woman to hold that role in the county.