The Hazzard County Sheriff is a fictional law enforcement character from the television series The Dukes of Hazzard. The show, which aired from 1979 to 1985, follows the adventures of the Duke cousins as they navigate life in rural Georgia while often clashing with the local authorities. The Sheriff, known as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, is portrayed as a bumbling but well-meaning officer who frequently attempts to capture the Duke boys. His antics and misadventures provide comedic relief throughout the series, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the law and the Duke cousins' rebellious spirit.