Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Paxton Lively currently serves as an Inspector with the WV Division of Highways since December 2023. Prior to this role, Paxton accumulated extensive experience at the Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, where employment spanned from March 2002 to January 2024, culminating in the position of Deputy Sheriff, with responsibilities as a Sergeant and overseeing K9 operations as a K9 Supervisor and Handler.
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office is comprised of approximately 100 sworn law enforcement officers and numerous support, non-sworn positions. The Sheriff's Office handles the majority of all law enforcement matters in the non-incorporated areas of Kanawha County. The Sheriff's Office also provides various other responsibilities such as; Judicial Security, Mental Hygiene, Civil Process, Home Confinement, Day Report, and various other programs.