Swain County Sheriff's Office

Swain County is one of the largest counties east of the Mississippi The cornerstone of our success will always be our people – the women and men who each day deliver on our pledge to serve and protect. The Swain County Sheriff’s office asks for your assistance We ask for your assistance in reporting crimes of any nature. You are the extension of the Sheriff’s office and with your help, we can make Swain County a safer and better place to live. Vision To become a Sheriff’s Office of Integrity, Honesty, and Commitment and always accountable to the citizens of Swain County. We will never allow politics to enter into the Swain County Sheriff’s Office. The new Swain County Law Enforcement Center is located on Hughes Branch across from the Ingles grocery store. Both the Sheriff’s Office and Jail are housed in this building. Non-emergency: (828) 488-9273. Dial 911 for emergencies.