Davison County Sheriff
Steve Harr

1015 S. Miller Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301-4230
Phone: 605-995-8630
FAX: 605-995-8643
Email:  steve.harr@davisoncountysheriff.com
Total staff:  40
Total number deputies:  6 full-time and 3 part-time
Total jail staff:    30
Total jail beds:   70

Steve began his career with the Sheriff’s Office when he was hired in January, 2000 as a Corrections Officer. He spent 1 ½ years in this position, then became a Deputy Sheriff and served in that capacity for 12 years. He was promoted to Chief Deputy in 2013. In 2021, Steve was appointed Sheriff by the Davison County Board of Commissioners. Steve serves on the Dakota Counseling Board of Directors, is the Vice-Chairperson of the Local Emergency Planning Commission, is a Deputy Coroner for Davison County, and is a member of the James Valley Drug Task Force. He is a member of the South Dakota Sheriff’s Association, the National Sheriff’s Association, the Mitchell Exchange Club, and Mitchell Moose Lodge. As the Sheriff of Davison County, Steve oversees the operation of the Sheriff’s Office and the jail.