Reeves County Sheriff's Office

Reeves County Sheriff's Office Official Reeves County Sheriff's Office page 2020 The Office of Sheriff in Texas was created by the Texas Constitution. Toyah Valley farmers George B.
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There are 254 counties in Texas and each county has a Sheriff. By statutes, the Sheriff is a Texas peace officer, a conservator of the peace, enforces the criminal laws of the State, and is responsible for the county jail, bail bonds, civil process, and security of the courts. In some small counties the Sheriff is also the tax collector. The Office of Sheriff is one of the oldest offices known to

our system of jurisprudence. Sheriffs are elected to office and serve for a four-year term. The size of Texas Sheriff's offices are as diverse as the population of their counties. The state legislature formed Reeves from Pecos County in 1883, and named it after Texas legislator and soldier George Robertson Reeves. The county was organized in 1884. The town of Pecos was named as county seat. and Robert E. Lyle were the first Anglo settlers 1871. White settlers started arriving in the area four years later, lured by open range ranching. For the remainder of the century, the county economy was dependent upon farming and ranching as it segued into the manufacturing and oil industries of the 20th century. The Texas and Pacific Railway built through Reeves County in 1881, with stations at Pecos and Toyah. By 1990 the Pecos River Railway had built from Pecos to the New Mexico. Toyahvale, which means "flowing water," became the western terminus of the railroad. Balmorhea State Park was built at Toyahvale by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park was deeded to the State of Texas in 1934 and opened to the public in 1968. Pecos Army Air Field was one of the 120 airbases that trained the pioneer Women Air force Service Pilots to fly military aircraft. At the Pecos installation, WASP flew AT-6, UC-78, and AT-17 in engineering test, administrative, and transporting freight. The base was activated in 1942 as a World War II pilot school. The base was deactivated in 1945. At its peak, the base population of 4,034 rivaled the town of Pecos in size. Portions of the base were sold off over the years, with Pecos Municipal Airport retaining the remainder.

06/02/2026
06/01/2026
Derek L. Zubeldia we sincerely thank you for always standing behind law enforcement. Your support means more than words ...
05/26/2026

Derek L. Zubeldia we sincerely thank you for always standing behind law enforcement. Your support means more than words can express.

Kailynn, wishing you continued success as you chase your dreams and accomplish amazing things. Congratulations on your...
05/21/2026

Kailynn, wishing you continued success as you chase your dreams and accomplish amazing things. Congratulations on your very well-deserved scholarship 🦅.

It was an honor for the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office to host the amazing kids from PBT ISD Life Skills class. They lea...
05/14/2026

It was an honor for the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office to host the amazing kids from PBT ISD Life Skills class. They learned about the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and were able to interact with our staff from various Divisions and our K9 Kong! They were shown tools necessary to keep our community safe and were able to tour inside our Armored Security Vehicle and Patrol vehicles. Thank you to the entire Life Skills team for honoring our office with the presence of the amazing kids! God Bless!

Our Crockett Middle School Life Skills students had an amazing visit to the Reeves County Sheriff's Office! Students had the opportunity to learn about public safety, explore law enforcement careers, and interact with officers who work every day to keep our community safe. 🚔

A big thank you to the RCSO for taking the time to make this experience so memorable for our students!🦅🚨

05/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Police Department for our Police Memorial Service as we honor and remember the brave law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This solemn occasion is an opportunity for our community to come together in remembrance, gratitude, and support for the fallen officers and the families they left behind. Their courage, dedication, and service will never be forgotten.

All are welcome to attend as we pay tribute to those heroes who gave their lives protecting others. We hope you will join us in honoring their legacy.

05/12/2026

We proudly recognize and honor the dedication, strength, and sacrifice of our correctional officers. Thank you for the l...
05/08/2026

We proudly recognize and honor the dedication, strength, and sacrifice of our correctional officers. Thank you for the long hours, professionalism, and commitment you show every day to keep our jail safe and secure. Your work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated. We appreciate the courage, patience, and integrity you bring to the job.

In preparation for the weather, Reeves County Emergency Management Services has shelters on standby to be activated pend...
01/25/2026

In preparation for the weather, Reeves County Emergency Management Services has shelters on standby to be activated pending need at the Reeves County REC center and Balmorhea Community Center. Shelters will open if need becomes great due to road closures or power outages.

For assistance call 911, and local Law Enforcement will make arrangements to accommodate.

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500 S OAK
Pecos, TX
79772

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+14324454901

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