Aaron kirby for sauk county sheriff 2026.
Serving Sauk County for 21+ years – Transparency, Accountability, and Leadership for All.
17 years certified law enforcement experience
17 years certified law enforcement experience
18 years Sauk County local business owner
18 years Sauk County local business owner
10 years Dellona Township (Sauk County) Elected Supervisor
10 years Dellona Township (Sauk County) Elected Supervisor
Serving
The People
Jailor. Patrol. Detective. Patrol Sergeant.
Aaron Kirby is the only candidate in the race who has experience with both law enforcement, and running local businesses within Sauk County.
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I have 17 years of certified law enforcement experience. I began my career in 1997 as a patrol officer with the City of Edgerton, Wisconsin. In August of 2000, I transferred back home and joined the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office as a jail deputy.
On January 29, 2001, I was promoted to Detective. During my first six months in that role, I primarily investigated crimes against children before transitioning into general investigations and narcotics. In the spring of 2002, I was selected as the lead detective for the Sauk County Drug Task Force.
On July 4, 2004, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant, a position I held until February 1, 2011, when the role was eliminated due to Sheriff’s Office budget reductions.
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From very early in my career with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, I had a clear desire to one day serve as Sheriff. I remember being asked by Sheriff Stammen, during a promotion process, what my 15–20 year outlook and goals were for the department. At that time, I stated that my goal was to become Sheriff by 2018. That vision never left me.
Even after leaving law enforcement, the desire to lead the Sheriff’s Office remained. At the time, however, the circumstances were not right with an incumbent Sheriff with many years in office. I continued to gain life, leadership, and business experience, knowing that if the opportunity ever came, I wanted to be fully prepared.
In 2011, when my patrol sergeant position was eliminated due to budget cuts. Losing a position you worked hard for—through no fault of your own—leaves a lasting impression. For me, it reinforced a deep motivation to one day return and lead the department with fairness, transparency, and respect for the people who serve.
I never lost that drive or commitment. Today, I believe the timing is right, the experience is there, and the vision is clear. I am running for Sheriff because I care deeply about this department, this community, and ensuring the Sheriff’s Office is led with integrity, accountability, strong leadership and a Sheriff who truly cares about all citizens and employees.
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Each candidate in this race brings law enforcement experience, and I respect their service. What sets me apart is the depth of my leadership, investigative experience, and real-world management background.
During my 17-year law enforcement career, I served as a Patrol Sergeant, where I supervised deputies and made critical decisions in real time. I also served as a Detective, conducting complex investigations, preparing and executing search warrants, and managing cases from initial report through final resolution. These experiences gave me firsthand knowledge of both frontline policing and the leadership required to support deputies and protect our community.
Beyond law enforcement, I bring more than 30 years of business experience managing people, budgets, and operations. I also have over a decade of experience as an elected official, having served as a Town of Dellona Supervisor. In that role, I have worked directly with residents, overseen public resources, and been accountable to the citizens I serve.
The modern Sheriff’s Office is a large and complex public organization. It requires strong leadership, sound fiscal management, transparency, and the ability to support over 100 employees while responsibly managing a multi-million-dollar budget. My combined experience in law enforcement leadership, business management, and public service has prepared me to meet those responsibilities effectively.
I am committed to providing Sauk County with steady, ethical leadership, supporting our deputies, and ensuring the Sheriff’s Office serves the people with professionalism, accountability, integrity, and without ego.
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Over the course of my career, I was involved in hundreds of investigations. While many were routine, one case early in my time as a Detective stands out as particularly meaningful because it involved protecting a child and ensuring justice was served quickly.
Shortly after my promotion to Detective, I worked with Sauk County Human Services to investigate a report involving a young child. Using specialized forensic interviewing techniques I had recently been trained in, we were able to obtain critical information needed to move the investigation forward. The suspect, who traveled frequently for work, was located and taken into custody within 24 hours.
Through a thorough and professional investigation, the suspect ultimately confessed, waived his right to trial, and was sentenced to 42 years in prison. From the time of arrest to sentencing, the entire process was completed in just eight days.
This case stands out to me not only because it was my first major felony investigation as a Detective, but because it demonstrated the importance of training, teamwork, and decisive action. Most importantly, it ensured a dangerous offender was removed from the community and a child was protected.
Protecting the most vulnerable members of our community is one of the most important responsibilities of law enforcement, and it is a responsibility I have always taken seriously.
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I began my law enforcement career with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2000, following my service as a patrol officer with the City of Edgerton, Wisconsin. Shortly after joining Sauk County, I was promoted to Detective, where I investigated a wide range of criminal cases, including crimes against children. While these cases were among the most difficult emotionally, they were also some of the most meaningful, as they helped protect vulnerable victims and ensured offenders were held accountable.
I later transferred into a federally funded position as the county’s lead narcotics detective. In that role, I worked closely with local, state, and federal agencies to investigate drug trafficking and narcotics-related crimes. This experience strengthened my ability to coordinate multi-agency investigations and address complex criminal activity affecting our communities.
During my time as a Detective, I also served as a department firearms instructor, completing extensive certifications related to use-of-force training, firearms operation, and documentation. In this role, I was responsible for training and preparing deputies to perform their duties safely, professionally, and in accordance with the law.
In July of 2004, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. As a supervisor, I led deputies on patrol, made critical operational decisions, and ensured our deputies had the guidance and support needed to serve the public effectively. I also served as a Field Training Officer, helping train and mentor new deputies, and was a member of both the Emergency Response Team and the Dive Rescue Team.
These experiences gave me a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement—from investigations and frontline patrol to training, supervision, and leadership. I have worked in the roles I would be responsible for overseeing as Sheriff, and I understand what it takes to support deputies, maintain accountability, and serve our community with professionalism and integrity.
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