County Sheriff
Brookings County, South Dakota
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
David Biteler is the Brookings County assistant sheriff, with 20 years as a county law officer and 22 years in the Army National Guard, including an Iraq deployment. Biteler's priorities are stronger ties among county agencies and balancing staffing needs with employee retention.
Independent
Manny Langstraat is a patrol supervisor with the Brookings County Sheriff's Office, with nearly 18 years in law enforcement, including six in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces. Langstraat's priorities are dedicated deputy assignments for communities and timely media releases.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov