Bell County
Bill Cooke, Sheriff
521 FTE (2022)
$56.8M budget (Approved FY2026 (Sheriff's Department + Law Enforcement Center/Jail, operating = dept total less capital outlay; excl. constables))
$152/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 74 | (14%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 409 | (79%) |
| Civilian staff | 38 | (7%) |
| Total | 521 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Bell | 1,955 |