Law Enforcement Update

Sheriff Dan Starry started his law enforcement career with Washington County Sheriff’s Office in 1993. In his 25 year career he worked in numerous capacities including: patrol deputy, crime prevention officer, field training officer, DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) instructor, Explorer advisor, and narcotics officer. He also served as the ‘Youth Unit’ investigator, K9 officer (partnered with Smokey), patrol sergeant, and commander. Dan was appointed as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Bill Hutton, and upon Sheriff Hutton’s retirement in 2016, he was appointed Interim Sheriff by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. He was elected by the citizens of Washington County to serve as their Sheriff in 2018. Sheriff Starry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary’s University, and a Criminal Justice Education Certificate from the University of Virginia. He has attended the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association program.  He is on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Washington County East and an executive board member for North Central High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.  He is a member of National  Sheriff’s Association, National Association of Chiefs of Police, and Minnesota Sheriff’s Association.  Dan, and his wife of 26 years, Jeanice, live in Stillwater. They have two beautiful daughters, Bethany and Megan.