It is the mission of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to protect the people we serve. We will enhance the quality of life of our citizens through proactive law enforcement practices. Within the framework of the United States and Texas Constitutions, we will treat all citizens with courtesy, professionalism, and respect while enforcing the law impartially in the relentless pursuit of criminals. We do so under the mandate of honor and integrity, while conducting ourselves with the highest standards to enhance the public confidence in the Sheriff’s Office.
Welcome to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office website. As the Sheriff, I am honored to serve the citizens of this great county. Hardin County was founded in 1858 and is comprised of 898 square miles in southeast Texas with a population 55,865. Our department consists of 75 full-time employees, including 35 sworn deputies. An additional variable number of volunteer employees brings the overall employment to around 85 employees at any given time. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office provides 24-hour law enforcement services to the citizens of Hardin County. The Office provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process, mental health and court security services as well operation of the County Jail. We provide dispatch services for the Sheriff's Office along with additional surrounding police, fire, and EMS agencies. Our employees are dedicated to keeping this a safe county in which to live, work and recreate.
Chief Deputy Mark Minton
409-246-5240
Shawn Silcox - Office Manager
409-246-5235
Blythe Crosson - Civil Process
409-246-5241
Hope Brocato - Records Division
409-246-5236
Major Dennis Allen
409-246-5257
Lt. Mark Vincent - Narcotics/Street Crimes
409-246-5237
Captain Mike Langley
409-246-5239
Community Relations - 409-246-5239
Kathy Parker - Dispatch Supervisor
409-246-5101
Christie Biskamp - Evidence and Property Technician
409-246-3441
General Info 409-246-5105
To schedule visitation 409-246-5249
Captain Scott Delacerda
409-246-5246
mailing address - PO Box 1990 - Kountze, TX 77625 physical address - 300 West Monroe Street Kountze, TX
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