Sheriff Eric Wallen
for Lyon County Sheriff
- Experienced
- Effective Leadership
- Commitment to Lyon County
Paid for by the candidate on his own behalf.
Work Experience:
2019 Elected Sheriff of Lyon County
1998 Correctional Officer-
1999 Promoted to PT Deputy-
2000 Promoted to FT Deputy-
2005 Promoted to Investigator-
2008 Promoted to Sergeant-
Current Professional Involvements:
- Current Vice President of Minnesota Sheriffs' Association
- Minnesota Sheriff’s Association Board (5th District Rep.)
- Brown, Lyon, Redwood, Renville Drug Task Force Board Member
- SW Regional Emergency Communications Board Chair
- Vice Chair of Statewide Emergency Communications Board
Accomplishments:
- Addition of Police K9 Program
- Implementation of Body Worn Cameras
- Development of Mental Health Co-
Responder Program - Creation of Safe Swap location at the Law Enforcement Center
- Recipient of several grants with total value over $200,000
- Implementation of Peer Support Program to support deputy mental health
- Recipient of multiple letters of appreciation from local law enforcement agencies
- Minnesota Public Safety Award Winner
- Founding member of Lyon/Lincoln Community Drug Court
- Safe and Sober “Hat Trick” Award
- Multiple promotions within the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office
- Leader in bringing mobile computers into county patrol cars
Education-
- 1999-
Associates of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement- Alexandria Technical College - 2004-
Bachelor's of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement Administration- SMSU (Summa Cum Laude) - 2017-
Masters of Business Administration- SMSU
Volunteer Work:
- New Horizons Crisis Center Board of Directors
(2 terms as Board Chairperson) - Lions International of Marshall
Rotary International of Marshall - Marshall Area Youth Baseball Association Board
- Member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
- MERIT Center Board Member
- Marshall Yellow Ribbon Committee
Participating in a poverty simulation event hosted by the United Way of Southwest Minnesota
Training to be a volunteer for the United Way of Southwest Minnesota Community
Impact
Grants
Sheriff Wallen testifies at a MN Senate hearing in support of continued funding for State required law enforcement training.
Sheriff Wallen joined Sheriffs from across MN to meet with our legislators and advocate for the public safety needs of our citizens.