Dallas County Sheriff's Office

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SHERIFF

Sheriff Mike Rackley

Badge # 150

Serving Dallas County since: January 2005

Prior Agencies: Lebanon Police Department

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DEPUTIES

Deputy Vic Barber

Badge # 172

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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 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 Shawn Fields

Badge # 164

Detective Sergeant

Serving Dallas County since: April 2003

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2003

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Deputy Russell Gann

Badge # 159

Sergeant

Serving Dallas County since: February 1995

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1982

Prior Agencies: Fair Grove & Willard, Missouri

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Deputy Terry Gentry

Badge # 166

Patrol & Court Security

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 Kyle Heidler

Badge # 167

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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Deputy Debbie McDaniel

Badge # 151

Chief Administrative Officer

Serving Dallas County since: January 1990

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1990

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Deputy Jody Sharp

Badge # 169

Detective Sergeant

Serving Dallas County since: February 2004

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2004

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Deputy Robert "Bobby" Sharp

Badge # 154

Patrol Sergeant & DARE Education

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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Deputy Bill Shepard

Badge # 162

Patrol & Court Security

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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Deputy Henry Thiesen

Badge # 152

Chief Deputy

Serving Dallas County since: January 1985

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1982

Prior Agencies: Buffalo Police Department

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Deputy Lloyd Trackwell

Badge # 161

 Serving Dallas County since: January 2000

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1966

Prior Agencies: Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln NE Airport Police

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Deputy Larry Zeolia

Badge # 182

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RESERVE DEPUTIES

Deputy Brandi Christman

Badge # 179

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Deputy Daniel Christman

Badge # 163

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Deputy Liz Graven

Badge # 170

K-9 Handler

Serving Dallas County since: 1999

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 1999

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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 Doug Kyle

Badge # 157

Deputy

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2007

Prior Agencies: Buffalo PD

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Deputy Josh Smith

Badge # 163

Deputy

Serving in the law enforcement community since: 2008

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STAFF

Karon Ethridge

Kitchen Staff

Serving Dallas County since: January 2005

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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.