Welcome To Osage County
Oklahoma’s Largest County
At the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, our mission is to provide a solid foundation on which the residents of Osage County can thrive. We are committed to building public trust and fostering safe, secure communities through professional, high-quality professional law enforcement.
Osage County holds a unique place in Oklahoma’s history and geography. As the state’s largest county by area, it was established in 1907 when Oklahoma gained statehood. The county’s name and heritage are deeply tied to the federally recognized Osage Nation, whose reservation boundaries are coextensive with the county itself. This land became the Osage Nation Reservation in the 19th century following the relocation of the Osage people from Kansas.
The county seat, Pawhuska, is one of the first three towns founded in the county and remains a hub of history and culture. As of the 2020 Census, Osage County had a population of 45,818 residents.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county spans an impressive 2,304 square miles (5,970 km²), with 2,246 square miles (5,820 km²) of land and 58 square miles (150 km²) of water, accounting for 2.5% of its total area. Much of the landscape is part of the Osage Plains, characterized by open prairie, while the eastern portion features the rolling Osage Hills—an extension of Kansas’ Flint Hills. Nature enthusiasts can also explore the renowned Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, located just north of Pawhuska, where remnants of the once-vast tallgrass ecosystem are carefully preserved.
MEET OUR LEADERS
Bart Perrier
Sheriff
Billy Wakefield
Undersheriff
John Cummings
Chief Deputy
Jay Long
Jail Captain
Shane Rhames
Investigations Captain
Happy Labor Day!
Today, we recognize the hardworking men and women whose dedication, sacrifice, and determination help keep our communities strong.
From all of us at the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, we wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day.
As you celebrate, please travel safely, celebrate responsibly, and look out for one another.
Happy Labor Day, Osage County!
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𝐎𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize the recent promotion of Bobby Sappington Jr. to Patrol Lieutenant.
This promotion recognizes his experience, leadership, professionalism, and continued commitment to serving the citizens of Osage County.
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Lieutenant Bobby Sappington Jr.
Lt. Sappington has been promoted from Patrol Sergeant to Patrol Lieutenant. In this leadership role, he will oversee the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, supervise Patrol Sergeants, coordinate daily patrol operations, and help ensure consistency, accountability, and professional law enforcement services throughout Osage County.
The Patrol Division serves as the front line of the Sheriff’s Office, with deputies responding to calls for service, patrolling communities and rural areas, enforcing traffic and criminal laws, and responding to critical incidents around the clock. Lt. Sappington will play an important role in leading those operations and supporting the deputies and supervisors who serve our county each day.
Congratulations to Lt. Bobby Sappington Jr. on his well-earned promotion.
We look forward to his continued leadership and service to the citizens of Osage County.
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🚨 THE OSAGE COUNTY JAIL IS HIRING!
Looking for a career in law enforcement? Starting as a Detention Officer is a great place to begin.
Gain valuable experience, develop important skills, serve your community, and build a strong foundation for a future in law enforcement.
If you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding career, your opportunity starts here.
Join the Osage County Sheriff’s Office team!
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𝐎𝐂𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Over the past few months, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office has been proud to promote four deputies to the rank of Sergeant, recognizing their experience, leadership, and commitment to serving the citizens of Osage County.
Please join us in congratulating:
⭐ Sgt. Korey Pettigrew
⭐ Sgt. Justin Caffey
⭐ Sgt. Jeff Jones
⭐ Sgt. Pat Dean
Sgt. Pettigrew, Sgt. Caffey, and Sgt. Jones have advanced to Patrol Sergeant positions. Patrol Sergeants carry significant responsibility within our organization, leading deputies in the field, overseeing daily patrol operations, responding to critical incidents, and helping ensure professional and dependable law enforcement services are available throughout Osage County around the clock.
Sgt. Pat Dean was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to oversee the Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Sgt. Dean assumed the position previously held by Rocky Davis, who transferred to the Courthouse Security Division.
We are proud to promote leaders from within our ranks and recognize employees who are willing to accept greater responsibility, invest in their careers, and help lead the next generation of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.
Congratulations to Sgt. Korey Pettigrew, Sgt. Justin Caffey, Sgt. Jeff Jones, and Sgt. Pat Dean on their well-earned promotions. We look forward to their continued leadership and service to the citizens of Osage County.
Congratulations, Sergeants!
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Wear your seat belt to be PROTECTED ✅ — you don’t want to end up PROJECTED. ❌ Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.
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𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 – 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟 𝐀. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬
Deputy Jeff A. Williams is one of those employees who can truly be described as part of the heart and soul of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. His dedication, versatility, work ethic, and behind-the-scenes contributions have made him an invaluable member of our organization for more than two decades.
Jeff’s expertise in automotive maintenance began before his law enforcement career. In 2001, he earned an Associate in Applied Science in Automotive Service Technology from OSU Okmulgee, providing him with the technical foundation that would later become an incredible asset to the Sheriff’s Office.
Jeff began his career with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office in August 2003 as a detention officer, while also assisting with maintenance responsibilities at the Detention Center. He quickly established himself as a dependable and hardworking employee, advancing through the ranks and later serving as a Transport Deputy.
In 2007, Jeff graduated from CLEET and continued advancing within the Detention Center, eventually attaining the rank of Jail Lieutenant in 2012.
In 2017, Jeff transitioned into the position of Fleet Mechanic, combining his law enforcement experience with his extensive automotive knowledge. The position had become increasingly important as the Sheriff’s Office sought to control rising vehicle maintenance expenses while improving the safety, reliability, and longevity of its fleet. Prior to establishing dedicated in-house fleet maintenance, the Sheriff’s Office spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on outside vehicle repairs and upkeep.
Today, Jeff is responsible for maintaining a fleet of more than 60 patrol, investigations, transport, administrative, and reserve vehicles. From routine oil changes, tires, and brakes to diagnosing and repairing more complex mechanical problems, Jeff handles an extraordinary amount of work in-house.
His knowledge and commitment save the taxpayers of Osage County substantial money each year while helping ensure our deputies have safe and dependable vehicles available when they are needed. In an organization that covers a county as large as Osage County, keeping our fleet operational is critical to our ability to serve the public.
Jeff earned his Advanced CLEET Certification in 2018 and continues to excel in every aspect of his service with the Osage County Sheriff’s Office.
Jeff may not always be the employee the public sees, but his fingerprints are on nearly everything we do. When a patrol vehicle rolls out, a deputy responds to a call, an investigator travels to a crime scene, or an inmate transport safely reaches its destination, Jeff’s work has often helped make it possible.
More than 20 years after joining the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jeff Williams continues to represent loyalty, dependability, hard work, and service. His willingness to do whatever is necessary to keep this organization moving forward is exactly why he can truly be considered part of the heart and soul of the OCSO.
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