Deaf Smith County
J. Dale Butler, Jr., Sheriff
59 FTE (2022)
$5.5M budget (Adopted FY2026 (County Sheriff dept 545 + County Correctional Facilities dept 551 operating; excl. capital equipment, constables))
$295/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 23 | (39%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 36 | (61%) |
| Civilian staff | 0 | (0%) |
| Total | 59 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Deaf Smith | 196 |