Edwards County
James "J.W." Guthrie, Sheriff
15 FTE (2022)
$1.5M budget (Adopted FY2025 (County Jail dept 0512 + Sheriff dept 0550 + Sheriff Patrol dept 0560 operating; excl. vehicle capital $30,000; Stonegarden $0). FY2026 proposed only; FY2025 used. Border county.)
$1,054/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 8 | (53%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 6 | (40%) |
| Civilian staff | 1 | (7%) |
| Total | 15 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Edwards | 25 |