Home Operations Property Taxes Community Careers News About Kathy H. Witt Sheriff 150 N. Limestone, Suite 265 Lexington, KY 40507 TEL: (859) 252-1771 FAX: 859-259-0973 fayettesheriff@fayettesheriff.com 1234 A Message From the Sheriff The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff is committed to serving our community with honor, courage, and integrity, while enhancing the quality of life in our community. I am proud to lead our uniformed deputies and dedicated civilian personnel as they work every day to provide professional service to the citizens of Lexington. We are committed to be responsive to the unique needs of our community. By collaborating with other partner agencies we work together to meet the needs of our community. Through building dynamic partnerships with these other agencies, the Office of Sheriff promotes public safety and embodies the cooperative spirit that makes this community great. The Office of Sheriff has established many programs to help the citizens of Fayette County. Initiatives like Amanda’s Center, the Domestic Violence and Victim Services Division, The Sex Offender Compliance Unit, and the Fugitive and Extradition Division are just a few of the services we provide to strengthen our public safety response to our community. A community is stronger when its citizens are informed and involved, and the Office of Sheriff needs civilian engagement with its law enforcement efforts. New ideas and suggestions from citizens are vital to improving our service. I invite you to send us your thoughts and comments about the services we provide as we continue making the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff the best it can be for the citizens of Lexington. This website was designed to provide you with the information and resources you need from our office, from paying your property taxes to learning more about our community programs. It is my hope that through this website, you will gain an insight into the many ways our honorable deputies and staff work to serve you and our community. Sincerely, Kathy H. Witt Fayette County Sheriff From L-R: Laneshia Conner, Ricardo Franklin, Nancy Rowe, and Anita Franklin In loving memory of Ms. Anita Franklin “We appreciate all the kindness and support from everyone. Our mother was loved and respected by many. She wanted to give back to those less fortunate and she loved the neighborhood in which she grew up. She made it her responsibility to make it better for everyone.” Laneshia Conner and Ricardo Franklin, children of Anita Franklin Careers Join our team! The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff accepts applications for employment on a continual basis in order to fill both current and future positions. Apply Now Most Wanted Sex Offender Compliance Unit Amanda's Center Property Tax MedReturn Project Lifeline Books & Badges Press Events Most Wanted The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff launched a partnership in 2011 with the Lexington Herald-Leader’s online site, Kentucky.com, to further our efforts in locating wanted fugitives from Fayette County. Lexington’s Most Wanted is a project focused on highlighting suspects who are evading the law. A weekly lineup of 15 Most Wanted fugitives are posted on the website every Wednesday morning. This partnership has generated a vast response from members of our community, which has resulted in the apprehension of many wanted fugitives. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these fugitives, please contact the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff at (859) 252-1771 immediately. Visit Kentucky.com every Wednesday to view the weekly listing of Lexington’s Most Wanted. Like FCSO on Facebook Follow FCSO on Twitter © Office of the Fayette County Sheriff 2019 NOTICE: The use or copying of the LOGO OR BADGE of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is restricted by law and may be used only with written permission of the FCSO. You may NOT download, use, disseminate, publish or copy the seal, star, mark, logo or badge displayed on this Web site without written permission from the FCSO; they are registered service marks owned by the FCSO. You may not remove or obscure the trademark/copyright notice(s) contained in the materials in this Web site. Copyright and trademark infringement are violations of federal law and subject to criminal and civil penalties. © 2021 Office of the Fayette County Sheriff. All Rights Reserved. | Website Designed by RB Design Studio, LLC | Admin Log-In