Sheriff David Russell

David Russell, Platte County Sheriff has been in office since 2023. David and his wife Rebecca have three children they are raising in Platte County. David was born and raised in Wheatland and has been a longtime resident of Platte County. Sheriff Russell was active in various sports during high school and college. Sheriff Russell attended Saint Johns University in Minnesota for the start of his degree. That is where he met his wife. Sheriff Russell and his wife moved back to Wheatland and started a family. Sheriff Russell finished a Bachelor's degree from Colorado Technical University online in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Management while working at the Platte County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Russell completed a Masters Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego online. Sheriff Russell has held many different certifications while working at the Platte County Sheriff's Office, some of those include: Training Officer, Custody and Control Instructor, Less Lethal Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and K9 Deputy. Sheriff Russell was a Deputy Sheriff for Platte County, Detention Administrator Platte County, a Park Ranger for Wyoming State Parks and worked for Wheatland Police department. Sheriff Russell is honored to serve the community he grew up in and to Protect and Serve the great people of Platte County.

By providing committed leadership and teamwork, the quality of all services provided to the people of Platte County are maintained at the highest possible level.