Wichita County Sheriff's Office

05/29/2026

Wichita County Sheriff's Office Successfully Passes TCOLE Audit

The Wichita County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce that we successfully passed our recent Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) audit with no deficiencies.

The audit reviews training records, licenses, policies, and procedures to make sure law enforcement agencies meet the standards required by the State of Texas. Passing with no deficiencies shows our commitment to professionalism, accountability, and providing the best service possible to the citizens of Wichita County.

This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our Training Division, led by Sgt. Eric Wisch, along with Deputy Bryan Peeler, Deputy Deondre Clark, and Deputy Darrell Waddleton. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence played a major role in this success.

The Wichita County Sheriff's Office remains committed to serving our community with integrity, professionalism, and pride.

Professionalism. Accountability. Service.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Today, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy Alumni Association for providing an appreciation lunch and dinner for the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office.

Their continued support, generosity, and dedication to our agency will never go unnoticed. Gestures like this remind our staff that the community stands behind them and appreciates the work they do every day to serve Wichita County.

We are grateful for the strong partnership we share with the Citizens Academy Alumni Association and for everything they do to support the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for taking the time to show your appreciation and for always being there for our team.

05/25/2026

Today, the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office honors the brave men and women who gave their lives for this nation. They sacrificed everything so we could live free.
While we gather with family and enjoy the freedoms they protected, remember the empty chairs at someone else’s table.
Freedom has a cost. Today, we honor those who paid it in full.

05/23/2026

This morning, The East Project, along with members of the Wichita Falls City Council, the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Miller of the Burkburnett Police Department, Sheppard AFB’s NCO Academy, Ray Dixon representing North Texas State Hospital, and Mark Dora with his family, gathered at Eastlawn Cemetery to clean the grounds and show respect to those laid to rest there.

Many of the families of those buried there no longer have surviving loved ones able to care for their resting places, making this act of service even more meaningful—especially for the many American veterans interred there.

It was truly an honor and a pleasure to work alongside such a dedicated group of people who care deeply about preserving dignity, respect, and remembrance for those who came before us.

05/23/2026

Come see us at the Friberg Cooper VFD open house today from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Lots of equipment on display and give aways. 291 Bailey Road in Cashion.

05/21/2026

The Wichita County Sheriff’s Office extends a big thank you to all of our partners who helped make the training on 5/20/26 happen. Clay County Sheriff's Office, Vernon Police Department, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Wichita Falls Police Department, the Wichita County Emergency Management Office, the Office of the Inspector General, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
We also want to extend a special thank you to David Litteken for generously allowing us to use his land, as well as to the Wichita County Emergency Management Office and the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Crew for their assistance in helping prepare the training site.

05/20/2026

Today, the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a multi-agency training exercise on eastbound U.S. 287 near Harmony Road at the weigh station.

This training will involve K-9 teams, drone operations, mounted units, and multiple law enforcement vehicles from several partner agencies. We want to let the public know this is a planned training event, not an emergency.

We have notified Iowa Park ISD, Iowa Park Police Department, and dispatch to help ensure the community is aware.

Training like this helps our agencies stay prepared and strengthens our ability to work together when real emergencies happen. Thank you for your understanding and support.

05/20/2026

Today, Sheriff William Rutledge had the pleasure of speaking at First Christian Church of Wichita Falls as part of a program hosted by the University Kiwanis Club of Wichita Falls. There were great conversations and thoughtful questions from those in attendance. Events like these are a great reminder that the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office is committed to engaging with our community, listening to concerns, and providing open, honest communication.