Summary
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.
Sheriff Decker brings decades of law enforcement experience to the role. He began his career in 1992 as a part-time officer with the Ponca Police Department and later served as the Chief Deputy of the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for more than 15 years before being appointed sheriff.
