The McCracken County Sheriff's Office strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence by utilizing training, knowledge, partnerships and technology to create a safe community for residents and those working/passing through McCracken County.

The Sheriff's Office promotes public safety through service, education, integrity and professional demeanor.

The goals of the Office are:
(1) Prevent, reduce, and deter crime
(2) Enhance safety on the highways, streets, and roads of the County by education and enforcement actions
(3) Protection of individual liberties and rights.

The motto of the Office is "Striving for Excellence"