County Law Enforcement - Wilkin County Sheriff

The Sheriff provides law enforcement and community services including:

• Administration of programs aimed at the protection of life and property

• Assigning deputies tasks, reviewing performance, and promotions

• Civil and criminal process service (warrants, writs, precepts, and orders)

• Contracted police protection with six towns in Wilkin County

• Court security and serving as Court Bailiff

• Death investigations and acting as the coroner for the county

• Development and implementation of Department Policy and Procedure

• Emergency response and Search and Rescue operations

• Investigating complaints of criminal activity and traffic accidents

• Investigating all deaths occurring in the county

• Interviews and selection of new employees

• Maintenance of a 21-bed jail for Wilkin County

• Maintenance of confidential records when appropriate

• Mental health and inebriation transport to appropriate facilities

• Offender transportation and coordination with other law enforcement agencies

• Preparation, recommendation, and monitoring of Sheriff's Department budget

• Scheduling and oversight of departmental training

• Testifying in court and coordinating with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, probation and parole officers, social services, and the medical examiner's office

• Works closely with other law enforcement agencies, probation and parole, prosecutors, social services agencies, and the medical examiner's office

06/04/2025