The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the highest level of law enforcement and public safety services in an efficient and professional manner directly and in collaboration with our public safety and community partners. The Office serves our community with the ultimate goal of making Lyon County a better and safer place for all.

As Sheriff I strive to ensure that we continue to build relationships with stakeholders in our community and preserve the public's trust by ensuring that the office operates in a fiscally responsible manner. Our relationship with our community is the most vital resource we have and it is our goal to work proactively with our citizens to keep Lyon County safe. Please let us know how we can improve in providing service and public safety.

Sheriff Eric Wallen

***Public Notice 11/01/2024***

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Unmanned Aerial System Program

• The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is in development of an Unmanned Aerial System -UAS (AKA
  Drone) Program to be utilized for public safety and law enforcement investigative purposes.
• Draft LCSO Policy 611 – UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM has been posted the Lyon County
  Sheriff’s Office website  and is posted at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for public review, comments and input (REF MSS 626.19 Sub 10).
• Prior to the acquisition of UAS equipment and deployment of UAS equipment in the field, the
  Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is providing the opportunity for public comment and input on the
  development and deployment of a UAS Program (REF MSS 626.19 Sub 9).
• Written public comment and input on the UAS Program and Draft - LCSO UAS Policy 611 must
  be received by no later than 8:00 AM on 11/19/2024.
• Written public comments and input can be delivered by US Mail or delivered to:
  Lyon County Sheriff
  UAS Program
  611 W. Main St. (PO Box 28)
  Marshall MN 56258
  OR, emailed to: ericwallen@co.lyon.mn.us
  
• Public comment and input may be provided in-person at the Lyon County Board of
  Commissioners meeting on 11/19/2024 commencing at 9:00 AM
  Located at:
  Lyon County Government Center
  607 W. Main St
  Marshall, MN 56258
  2nd Floor - Commissioners Room
• (See the following PDF Attachments)

UAS PUBLIC NOTICE

DRAFT LCSO POLICY 611 Unmanned Aerial System