Provides law enforcement for unincorporated and contracted areas of King County; see branches for information on particular areas.  
Operates full precincts in the following cities, as well as numerous storefronts and substations:  
-  Burien 
-  Maple Valley 
-  Sammamish 
-  SeaTac 
-  Shoreline (offers CPL applications and additional fingerprinting services)
- Kenmore (offers CPL applications and additional fingerprinting services)

Law Enforcement offered at King County Sheriff's Office

Provides law enforcement for unincorporated and contracted areas of King County.

Programs that issue permits which authorize individuals to carry guns, knives, tasers and other personal protection devices on their body and in their vehicle. The specific nature of the weapons which require a carry permit varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

Concealed Weapons Permits

Programs that make complete sets of fingerprints for individuals who are applying for a permit to purchase a firearm in situations where a criminal background check is a prerequisite.

Firearm Permit Fingerprinting

Programs that provide sets of fingerprints for any purpose including for individuals who simply want to have an additional means of personal identification. The images may be collected by a variety of means including use of ink to record fingerprint images on a standard fingerprint card and use of live scanning equipment to record and store fingerprint images electronically.

General Purpose Fingerprinting

The county agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and regulations, preventing crime, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, preventing and suppressing delinquency and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.