Jeffrey Flohr

Jeffrey (Jeff) Flohr is the Chief of Special Operations Division at the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) in Washington state.1 He has over 28 years of law enforcement experience and began his career with KCSO in early 2005.2

Flohr has served in various roles throughout his career, including:

• Field Training Officer
• K9 Handler
• Drug Recognition Expert
• Gang Detective
• Sergeant in multiple units (North Precinct patrol, KCSO patrol K9 Unit, Sound Transit, Special Emphasis Team, and Explosive Detection K9 Unit)
• Field Operations Administrative Sergeant
• Chief of Technical Services Division (September 2021)

In his current role as Chief of Special Operations Division, Flohr oversees units such as TAC-30 (SWAT), Marine Rescue Dive Unit, Airport Rescue Fire Fighting, Bomb Squad, Air Support Unit, Search and Rescue, Sound Transit, Metro Transit, and the Crisis Negotiation Team.2

Flohr is known for his commitment to community policing that is fair and accountable. He has led high-profile events, implemented several initiatives, and received numerous awards throughout his career, including Officer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, Sergeant of the Year, Lifesaver Award, and the Sheriff's Medal.2

Flohr attended Saint Mary's College of California on a football scholarship and has completed numerous law enforcement and leadership development courses, including the FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute.2