Department & Services

Miller County was organized on February 25, 1837, and named in honor of John Miller, a former U.S. Representative and Governor of Missouri. The county seat is Tuscumbia, Missouri, which was also founded in 1837 alongside the establishment of the Sheriff's Office. Tuscumbia was named after a Chickasaw Indian chieftain and is pronounced "Tash-Ka-Ambi," meaning "warrior that kills."

Located in the northern Ozarks region of central Missouri, between Camden and Cole Counties, Miller County spans approximately 600 square miles. It has a permanent population of 24,817 residents, which increases significantly during the summer months due to an influx of tourists and seasonal residents, particularly around the Lake of the Ozarks.

The Miller County Sheriff's Office provides 24/7 law enforcement coverage and operates a 112-bed jail facility. The office delivers a wide range of public safety services, including D.A.R.E. programs, to local school districts. It also serves thirteen cities and towns within the county-nine of which do not have their own municipal law enforcement agencies.

To ensure comprehensive coverage and support, the Sheriff's Office maintains mutual aid agreements with four municipal law enforcement agencies. These agreements allow for both providing assistance to, and receiving support from, partner agencies when needed.