Platte County Sheriff :: Wheatland, Wyoming

Emergency: 911
Other Business: 322-2331

(Stories from officer.com)

Airborne Search and Rescue
The quick location and medical treatment of the victims are crucial to the successful outcome of the search and rescue mission.

Airborne LE: Think Outside the Box
Perhaps not too far in the future, police officers will patrol with their own helicopter.

Concealed Weapon Permits

If you would like to obtain a concealed firearm permit, it is important that you know the rules before applying.
These rules are subject to change. Please visit the Wyoming Attorney General Concealed Weapons Permit web pages to find out what is required before submitting your application.
After you have reviewed the requirements, you must come to the Sheriff's Office in person to be fingerprinted, pay the fee, and submit the application.
When the application is issued (it usually takes about 90 days), we will contact you to pick it up at the office.

About Your Sheriff's Office

The Platte County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the protection of the people of Platte County and the professional enforcement of local, state, and federal laws.

In accomplishing our mission the men and women of the Sheriff's Office, who are themselves members of the community, will provide prompt and efficient response to those they serve. The Platte County Sheriff's Office values public trust and the confidence of our citizens.

The Sheriff is the Chief Executive and Administrator of the Sheriff's Office. He oversees the Patrol Division, the Detention Division and the Communication Division. The Platte County Sheriff serves as an elected official, with a four year term.