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Please meet our professional staff...
SHERIFF
Sheriff
Mike Rackley
Badge # 150
Serving Dallas County since: January 2005
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1987
Prior Agencies: Lebanon Police Department
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ADMINISTRATION
Chief Deputy Henry Thiesen
Badge # 152
Serving Dallas County since: January 1985
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1982
Prior Agencies: Buffalo Police Department
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Deputy Dana Arnold
Chief Administrative Officer
Badge # 186
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SUPERVISORS /
DETECTIVES
Lieutenant
Robert "Bobby" Sharp
Badge # 154
Patrol Supervisor & K9
Serving Dallas County since: May 2000
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2000
Prior Agencies: Urbana Police Department
Specialized Experience: Volunteer Firefighter, EMT, Clandestine
Lab Technician, DARE Officer
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Sgt. Jody Sharp
Badge # 169
Investigations - - Detective Sergeant
Serving Dallas County since: February 2004
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2004
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Sgt. Kyle Heidler
Badge # 167
Investigations - - Detective Sergeant
Serving Dallas County since: August 2005
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1994
Prior Agencies: Agencies in KS, CO, & SC
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SHERIFF DEPUTIES
Deputy Vic Barber
Badge # 172
& K-9 Partner "Champ"
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Deputy Darren Cheek
Serving Dallas County since: March 2004
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2004
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Deputy Zeb Dahl
Badge # 176
Serving Dallas County since: 2009
Prior Agencies: Urbana Police
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Deputy
Brad Evans
Badge # 158
Serving Dallas County since: December 1997
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1990
Prior Agencies: Dept. of Natural Resources
Specialized Experience: Certified Pilot, Certified Scuba Diver
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Deputy Brandon Hill
Badge # 159
Serving Dallas County since: 2010
Prior Agencies: Buffalo PD
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Deputy Danny Morrison
Badge # 181
School Resource Officer
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Deputy Larry Zeolia
Badge # 182
Serving Dallas County since: 2006
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2006
Prior Agencies: Niangua Police Dept.
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COURT SECURITY
Deputy
Terry Gentry
Badge # 166
Serving Dallas County since: May 1997
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1991
Prior Agencies: Hickory County, Missouri
Specialized Experience: Computer Voice Stress Operator
and Chaplin
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Deputy Bill Shepard
Badge # 162
Serving Dallas County since: March 2000
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1969
Prior Agencies: State of Kansas & State of Missouri
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RESERVE DEPUTIES
Deputy Rick Brady
Deputy Robert Buske
Deputy
Shawn Fields
Badge # 164
Serving Dallas County since: April 2003
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2003
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Deputy
Kyle Hendricks
Badge # 168
Serving Dallas County since: July 2004
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2003
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Deputy
Mike Hurney
Badge # 165
Deputy & Department Webmaster
Serving Dallas County since: January 2005
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1995
Prior Agencies: Local & Federal Services
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Deputy Debbie McDaniel
Badge # 151
Serving Dallas County since: January 1990
Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1990
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Deputy Scotty Ruble
JAIL & CLERICAL DIVISIONS
Deputy Jonathan Colwell
Badge # 185
Serving Dallas County since: 2010
Prior Agencies: Christian County Detention Center
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Karon Ethridge
Jail Division
Serving Dallas County since: January 2005
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Deputy Everett Kelly
Badge # 160
Serving Dallas County since: Sept. 2007
Prior Agencies: US Army - Military Police & CID
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Tina Kelly
Clerical Assistant - TAC Officer
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Rick Sharp
Jail Division
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Deputy Robbie Simmons
Serving Dallas County since: 2010
SHERIFF'S POSSE
History of the Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse
The Sheriff’s Posse was started in 1970. It
was started by the Sheriff at that time, Jerry Cox. The Posse originally had a
cut-off number of 25 members. Because of the cap, there was a waiting list of
60 people. Once a member either quit or moved out of the county, a person from
the waiting list would join.
The credentials to join the Posse were that one must have a horse and a way to haul it, and be ready to go upon notice. A member must live in the county, be at least 21 years of age, and have no felonies and no misdemeanors other than minor traffic violations. The reason the Posse originated was to help look for lost children, elderly patients who had wandered away, and to search for marijuana growing in the county.
Meetings were held once a month. Every year a celebration was held in honor of the Posse. It was a two day event with members and their families. There was a trail ride with a Band and a BBQ.
Today they’re a much larger group than when they began over thirty years ago. When it started one must live in the county to be a member, now they are allowed to live outside the county and be a member. The Posse still does what they originated to do but a little more. Now, they not only help the sheriff’s department but also help the community. When there is a sequestered jury they help guard day and night, help on the Niangua River in the summer, park cars at both the Buffalo Fair and the Louisburg Picnic, are at various locations on Halloween night in case anyone needs assistance, and provide Christmas Dinners for several families in Dallas County. Along with the many things the Posse does, they also donate money to many worthy causes in Dallas County. In the past they have donated money to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Project Graduation, Dallas County Fair, and various other worthy causes.
POSSE CONTACT: Terry Babcock (Click here to email)
