Dakota County Sheriff’s Office Honors Retired Sheriff Kleinberg with Commemorative Thin Blue Line Flag

Retired Sheriff Kleinberg was honored on April 28, 2026, with a commemorative Thin Blue Line flag presented by Sheriff Timothy Decker, recognizing nearly 25 years of dedicated service to Dakota County and a lasting legacy in law enforcement.

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From April 9 through April 13, 2026, deputies will participate in the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Enforcement Mobilization, made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety.

Put the Phone Away or Pay

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in an important effort to keep Nebraska roads safe.

From April 9 through April 13, 2026, deputies will participate in the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Enforcement Mobilization, made possible through a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety.

New 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Patrol Vehicle

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office recently added a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle to its fleet. The vehicle was outfitted with emergency lighting and law-enforcement equipment by Groves Emergency Lighting to support deputies in their daily patrol duties.

Tim Decker Appointed as Dakota County, NE Sheriff

This video highlights the appointment of Sheriff Tim Decker as the Dakota County Sheriff. In February 2026, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners selected Decker to lead the Sheriff’s Office following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Chris Kleinberg.