McDowell County
Ricky T. Buchanan, Sheriff
80 FTE (2022)
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 52 | (65%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 25 | (31%) |
| Civilian staff | 3 | (4%) |
| Total | 80 |