Potter County
Brian Thomas, Sheriff
295 FTE (2022)
$30.6M budget (Adopted FY2026 (Sheriff-Enforcement 3160 + Detention Center 4100, operating; capital tracked separately under acct 9900 & excluded; constables/juvenile excluded))
$259/resident
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Staffing breakdown
source: census_cog_e_2022 2022
| Sworn officers | 68 | (23%) |
|---|---|---|
| Custody officers | 202 | (68%) |
| Civilian staff | 25 | (8%) |
| Total | 295 |
Jail facilities
source: jail facility data 2026
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Potter | 598 |