Sheriff Eric Wallen
for Lyon County Sheriff
- Experienced
- Effective Leadership
- Commitment to Lyon County
Paid for by the candidate on his own behalf.
1. Eric continues to be active in community civic groups and school functions, and volunteers his time several organizations within Lyon County
2. It is Sheriff Wallen's continuing goal to operate the Lyon County Sheriff's Office as efficiently and effectively as possible while providing the highest level of public safety services.
3. Eric desires to make the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office a leader and trendsetter for law enforcement agencies with improved technology, patrol operations, and community relations.
4. Sheriff Wallen believes in treating all citizens with respect, and will create more opportunities for community interaction with the Sheriff’s Office
5. Sheriff Wallen has fostered an excellent working relationship with our local fire departments, ambulance services, and 1st responder units, and is constantly looking for opportunities to work with these agencies with the common goal of public safety.
6. As Sheriff, Eric continues work with local schools to have an increased Sheriff's Office presence and involvement in school events and security.
7. Eric believes that fiscal responsibility is of the highest priority when managing a government agency. He will continue to seek opportunities to cut costs to the taxpayers without jeopardizing public safety.
8. Sheriff Wallen holds many professional leadership roles within his position as Sheriff including:
- MN Sheriff's Association Board of Directors
- MN 5th District Sheriff's District Director
- Brown, Lyon, Redwood, and Renville Drug Task Force Board Chair
- SW MN Regional Emergency Communications Board Chair
9. Sheriff Wallen has been directly involved with many enhancements, striving to keep the Sheriff's Office up to speed with ever changing challenges:
- Introduction of mobile computers in the patrol cars
- Grant funded 911 Phone system upgrades
- Organization of Lyon/Lincoln County Drug Court Program
- Implementation of body worn cameras
- Mental Health Co-
Responder Program - Safe Swap Spot at the LEC for custody exchanges
10. Sheriff Wallen is a strong believer in continuing education for law enforcement. As Sheriff, Eric has strived to provide additional educational opportunities for team members above and beyond the state required training.
11. Eric believes in life long education and is a dual degree holder from Southwest
Minnesota State University-
12. Sheriff Wallen maintains a very positive working relationship with the Marshall, Minneota, and Tracy Police Departments. Eric believes that a collaborative effort between local agencies is of utmost importance.
Vote for Eric Wallen for Lyon County Sheriff:
With 24 years in the law enforcement field, I have come to understand what is necessary to provide the highest level of public service to you, the citizens of Lyon County. As your Sheriff, I will foster continuing education for all employees and work to assist then in achieving all educational goals. I will work to provide a peer mentoring program to help new deputies familiarize themselves with the law enforcement profession and Lyon County. I will continue to work hard to foster a positive working environment within the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. With the foundation of a solid and continuing education, mentorship, and positivity I believe the people of Lyon County will have access to the best public safety workforce in the State of Minnesota.
I welcome anyone to stop at the Sheriff's Office if you have any questions or concerns that I can assist you with.