Karnes County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Steven Bailey

06/13/2026

CRASE Training:

On June 10th, 11th and June 12, 2026, members of the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office conducted Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training for employees throughout the Karnes County government.

The CRASE program, developed by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, provides citizens with practical strategies and guidance to help survive active shooter incidents through the Avoid, Deny, Defend methodology.

Our commitment remains focused on empowering our community through education, preparedness, and proactive public safety initiatives.

Anyone wishing to participate or gather information about this life saving program is encouraged to contact the KCSO at (830)780-3931 and ask for information regarding the CRASE program.

Stay safe Karnes County!

06/09/2026

Community Engagement:

On June 8, 2026, members of the KCSO were invited to participate in the Karnes City ISD’s ACE Career Fair.

The KCSO had representatives from the Patrol/School Resource Officer Division, Dispatch, Jail Division, Administration, and the Criminal Investigations Division on hand to discuss what Sheriff Bailey and the KCSO does for the Karnes County, TX community.

It was a wonderful time showing these future crime fighters what they can do to serve their community when they get a little older!

Stay safe Karnes County!

06/05/2026

Huge thanks goes out to Vanessa and Carla with the Salvation Army for the delivery of some donuts (cop food/power rings) today. Sheriff Bailey and the KCSO truly appreciate the kind gesture!

Stay safe Karnes County!

05/28/2026

Community Alert/SCAM:

The Karnes County Sheriff's Office, as well as the Karnes County Justice of the Peace #3's Office has recently received reports of more fraudulent scams being made towards citizens of Karnes County, TX.

As has been posted and released in the past, at no time will anyone representing the KCSO ever call a citizen demanding payment in lieu of arrest for missing jury duty, to take care of a warrant, to squash a pending lawsuit, and/or any other legal type activity.

These types of harassing calls/emails/texts/electronic communications/etc. are 100% FRADULENT and should not be abided by.

These scams are happening all over Texas and have shown an uptick in frequency within Karnes County, TX lately, so it is important to spread the word and not give in to these offenders. The offenders doing these scams are convincing and can be pushy, but if you are concerned and/or question the validity of what you are being told, simply hang up and contact the KCSO directly for guidance and clarification.

Please pass the word and don't find yourselves becoming a victim of these fraudulent scams.

Anyone wishing to file a report and initiate a criminal investigation should contact the KCSO Dispatch Center at (830)780-3931 ASAP.

05/26/2026

On Sunday May 25th, 2026, Sheriff Steven Bailey had the honor of attending the United States Senator John Cornyn 2026 Service Academy Send-off Ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, recognizing the outstanding young men and women who have answered the call to serve our nation through our United States Service Academies.

Sheriff Bailey understands firsthand the pride and sacrifice that comes with military service, as he has children who have proudly served — and another one preparing to serve in the future. Seeing the next generation step forward to defend our country makes this event especially meaningful to him and his family.

We congratulate all of the students selected for this incredible opportunity and thank them for their commitment, courage, and dedication to serving the United States of America. Your community is proud of you, and we wish each of you success as you begin this honorable journey.

Thank you to Senator John Cornyn and everyone involved in supporting these future leaders of our armed forces.

Stay safe Karnes County!

05/26/2026

Request for community assistance:

Information can result in a reward. See the attached reward flyer from the Texas Wildlife Crime-Stoppers Program.

Stay safe Karnes County!

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy each day and will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we ask our community to pause and reflect on the true meaning of this day — remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

From all of us at Karnes County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our gratitude to the fallen heroes and their families.

05/16/2026

Karnes County community, please be aware of the upcoming outage for AT&T in the Falls City/Karnes County area.

Stay safe Karnes County!

PSA: For Fall City residents, Monday night in to Tuesday morning AT&T will be doing planed maintenance on the cell tower, please read flyer for further information. As always stay safe everyone!

05/15/2026

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK:

In honor of National Police Week, the KCSO would like to honor and acknowledge the hard working folks that serve the Karnes County community.

National Police Week was proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, recognizing law enforcement personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage.

National Police Week is both a time of remembrance, as well as a celebration of the men and women who serve with integrity and bravery every day.

For more information, you can refer to the Fraternal Order of Police and/or the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund websites:

https://www.policeweek.org/

https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2026/

Stay safe Karnes County!