The Sheriff’s Office covers Platte County (pop. 8,619), an area of 2,008 square miles. Platte County, located in southeast Wyoming near the rugged Laramie Peak Range, is just a short drive away from Cheyenne or Casper and offers abundant opportunities for winter and summer activities. Numerous outdoor activities including camping, boating, golf, swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, and hiking may be enjoyed seasonally throughout the year . The area is recognized for premiere big game hunting and abundant fishing, particularly in the quality waters of the North Platte River. The historic Oregon Trail, Register Cliff, Laramie Peak, Guernsey State Park, Glendo State Park, and Gray Rocks reservoir, are a few of the popular attractions in the area. Platte County encompasses the towns of Chugwater, Glendo, Guernsey, Hartville, and the county seat, Wheatland. The county is home to approximately 8600 residents according to 2005 Census. Farms and ranches are still often worked by descendents of early immigrants. The communities have withstood the test of time: the ability to change and yet retain the character, vitality, and hope for the future that existed at their founding over 120 years ago. The city of Wheatland owes its founding to irrigation and the railroad. As the railroad pushed northward, it's route constantly changed. Originally the town was to be called Sybille Colony after nearby Sybille Creek. It was also once referred to as "Wheatfield" when the town site was located near Rock Lake. The location of present-day Wheatland was finalized in 1887 and marked by a one room frame building. Steve Keigley, Platte County Sheriff has been in office since 1999 and was recently elected to his third term. Sheriff Keigley lives in Guernsey with his wife Jo Ellen. He has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement with Natrona County Sheriff's Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Sheriff Keigley was instrumental in building the Platte County Detention Center, which can house up to 88 inmates. By providing committed leadership and teamwork, the quality of all services provided to the people of Platte County are maintained at the highest possible level.
Sending Mail To An Inmate
Detention Center
Use the following format to send mail to an inmate: Name of Inmate
850 Maple St.
Wheatland, WY 82201 Some points to consider when sending mail to an inmate: - Inmates are not allowed to receive packages.
- Inmates are allowed to receive greeting cards. However, they will not be able to keep in their possession any of the greeting cards that contain circuit boards.
- There is no limit on the amount of letters and inmate may receive.
- Inmates are allowed to purchase paper and prepaid envelopes for return correspondence.
- All mail sent to inmates is subject to search.
Changes to Mailing Address
We have changed our mailing address to 850 Maple St, Wheatland WY 82201.
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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.
Instead of having an undersheriff, Platte County Sheriff’s Office divides that work between an Administrative Deputy who is responsible for the paperwork and a Patrol Sergeant whose duty it is to schedule his officers. The Office employs five additional Deputies, each of whom is responsible for the safety and welfare of the citizens and property in their respective jurisdiction, as well as all surrounding rural areas. Each Deputy is issued a patrol vehicle. The Administration Section consists of three full time secretaries. The secretaries handle all correspondence, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, civil process, abandoned vehicles, compile and maintain records and files, monthly and yearly reports, personnel files, etc. The Patrol Division consists of a Sergeant, five Deputy Sheriff's, and one School Resource Officer. A Deputy Sheriff is assigned and lives in Chugwater, Glendo, and Guernsey. Two additional Deputy Sheriffs are assigned to Wheatland. Patrol duties consist of patrolling the county, answering requests for assistance calls from the public, investigating crimes, serving civil process, enforcing state statutes, serving arrest warrants, and writing reports. The Detention Division consists of an Administrator, an Employment Officer, two Transport Officers, and eleven Floor Deputies. Five full time Control Clerk positions are filled by civilian personnel. The kitchen is contracted out by a private company. Detention duties consist of taking care of all prisoners incarcerated, transporting prisoners, extraditions of prisoners, and providing a safe and secure detention center. The Communication Division consists of one Supervisor (who also serves as the County Emergency Management Coordinator), and six Dispatchers. The Communication Division dispatches for all city and county law enforcement agencies, as well as all fire and ambulance services in the county. Some other duties consist of answering all 911 calls, maintaining active warrant files, answering phones, giving road reports and files, and providing registration and Driver's License information at Law Enforcement Officer's request, etc.
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The Platte County Sheriff:- 1. Is elected by the citizens of the County and serves a four-year term.
- 2. Appoints an Undersheriff and Deputy Sheriffs.
- 3. Is custodian of jail and prisoners; as well as all records.
- 4. Serves and executes all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued by any court of record in the County or other lawful authority in all criminal and civil cases.
- 5. Preserves peace and enforces all State Statutes and County Resolutions.
- 6. Keeps cashbook, receipts, and collects fees. Pay and account for all monies, which come into the office, as provided by law.
- 7. Has Law Enforcement jurisdiction throughout the entire County.
- 8. Is responsible for search and rescue operations within the County.
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