Who to Call at Lawrence County Sheriff's Office (Mt. Vernon) — Emergency vs Non‑Emergency and Office Hours
When you need help fast, the right phone number matters. Here's how to choose between 911, the Sheriff's Office 24-hour line, and email, plus office hours for routine questions.
Emergency: Dial 911.
For non-emergencies, call the Sheriff's Office 24-hour line: 417-466-2131. Someone is always available to take your call.
The on-duty dispatcher answers non-emergency calls and routes them to the right agency or officer based on your situation.
Have a routine question? The Sheriff's Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Skip email for anything time-sensitive. The Sheriff's Office doesn't monitor their email account around the clock. If your message is urgent, call 911 or the office directly.
Privacy note: Plain-text (non-encrypted) email is not secure. Do not use it to send confidential, sensitive, or personal information.
Call 417-466-2131 and you'll reach the on-duty dispatcher. They'll route your call to the right agency or officer.
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