SHERIFF
Washakie County Sheriff's Office
100 North 10th Street Worland WY 82401
Sheriff Austin T. Brookwell
Phone - (307)-347-2242
Fax - (307)-347-6110
Email - abrookwell@so.washakiecountywy.gov
Washakie County Detention Center Contact Information
Phone - (307)-347-4581
Fax - (307)-347-4275
Additional Resources
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Washakie County Sheriff's Office Mission Statement
The mission of the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office, is to provide for the safety and security of the public, as well as consistent, professional, progressive and unbiased law enforcement services to all citizens within Washakie County. We accomplish our mission through teamwork, individual feedback from both employees and citizens, being involved within the community by supporting local activities, organizations, and by maintaining and sustaining proactive modern law enforcement practices that are ethically and fiscally responsible to the community who we are entrusted to serve and protect.
Law Enforcement Agencies within Washakie County
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Washakie County Sheriff’s Office
Worland Police Department - (307)-347-4253 - Fax (307)-347-6110
https://www.cityofworland.org/police
Washakie County Sheriff's Office and Worland Police Department are housed in the Washakie County Law Enforcement Center in downtown Worland. Both agencies work closely together to coordinate efforts to provide safety and security to the citizens of Worland, Ten Sleep, and all other areas of Washakie County.
State Law Enforcement Contacts
Wyoming Highway Patrol – (307)-777-4321
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation - (307)-777-7181
Wyoming Game and Fish - (307)-777-4600
Washakie County Sheriff's Office Services
Patrol Division
Washakie County Patrol Division is responsible for all Washakie County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigations. They are responsible for actively patrolling all areas of Washakie County and serving civil process papers. Along with many other duties as assigned by the Sheriff.
All patrol deputies are Public Notaries.
Patrol Deputies
Captain Chris Hazen
Deputy Jonathan West
Deputy Colleen McClain
Deputy Travis Thatcher
Deputy Joe Scheerer
Deputy Chad Carlton
Detention Division
Washakie County Detention Center is responsible for housing and taking care of all individuals who are arrested and who are facing criminal charges within Washakie County.
Fingerprints are also provided for the General public. Please call 307-347-4581 to schedule a fingerprint appointment. (Livescan fingerprints only) Please have an I.D. and $10.00 exact change.
Detention Deputies
Sergeant Tiffany Burgess
Deputy Bradley Munn
Deputy Nick Konkowski
Deputy Chito Duran
Deputy Myron Chatwin
Deputy Amber Tibbits
Dispatch Division
Washakie County Dispatch Center is responsible for answering all 911 emergency calls within Washakie County. They also answer all administrative phone calls for both Worland PD and the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office. The dispatch center is also responsible for dispatching all emergency services within Washakie County.
All of our dispatchers are Public Notaries.
Dispatch Deputies
Sergeant Morgan Muller
Deputy Alexis Salzman
Deputy Sue Suddith
Deputy Keonna Herman
Deputy Yesenia Herrera
Deputy Natasha Ornelas
Civil Process Service / Conceal Firearm Permits
Contact Washakie County Sheriff's Office Administrative Assistant Carrie Wall at 307-347-2242 for details on civil process service and conceal carry permit inquiries. Most documents for conceal firearm permits can be obtained on the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Conceal Firearm Website, link is below:
https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/concealed-firearm-permits
Vin Checks
Vin checks can be provided to the citizens of Washakie County by either bringing the property to the Law Enforcement Center or calling 307-347-2242 and asking for a patrol deputy to come to where the property is located.
Washakie County Search and Rescue
Washakie County Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization which is commanded directly by the Sheriff of Washakie County. Washakie County SAR provides many services to the citizens of Washakie County mostly with searching for lost individuals who may need rescued. Along with any other tasks or missions as assigned by the Sheriff.
If you would like to volunteer for Washakie County Search and Rescue, please go to the Law Enforcement Center and pick up an application.
If you would like to donate to Washakie County Search and Rescue you can mail a check to 100 North 10th Street Worland WY 82401, stop by the Law Enforcement Center and drop off a check or cash, or click the link below.
Employment
If you would like to apply for the Washakie County Sheriff's Office, please fill out the application and either mail it in to or drop it off at 100 North 10th Street in Worland WY 82401, or email it to chazen@so.washakiecountywy.gov.
Current Openings as of April 2nd 2024:
1 Patrol Deputy position. This will be opened until filled.
1 Detention Deputy position. This will be opened until filled.
"Thank you everyone for all of the support you show day in and day out for the Law Enforcement Agencies within our county."
-Sheriff Austin T. Brookwell