Motivational quote: 'Experience You Can Trust Leadership You Can Count On'

Rooted in the Community
Focused on the Future of Polk County

Polk County has always been home for Don Burrows, and serving the people who live here has been his life’s work. He believes law enforcement is really about showing up for your neighbors—keeping people safe, respecting their rights, and leaving the community better than you found it.

For Don, good policing means being professional, prepared, and accountable to the public. It also means treating both deputies and citizens with fairness, consistency, and respect.

If elected Sheriff, Don plans to lead with steady hands and open communication, making sure the Polk County Sheriff’s Office remains a trusted, reliable organization that serves everyone with integrity.

Experience That Matters

Don Burrows has served Wisconsin communities since 1997, building a career grounded in public safety, responsibility, and accountability. His experience includes patrol operations, investigations, training, supervision, policy development, and budget management.

As Chief Deputy, Don oversees the day‑to‑day operations of the Sheriff’s Office, ensuring deputies, staff, and resources are deployed effectively. His leadership style is direct and practical: listen carefully, act deliberately, and take responsibility for the outcome.

Learn more about Don and his experience.

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Why I’m Running

I’m running for Sheriff because Polk County needs steady, experienced leadership it can trust. I’ve spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement and currently serve as Polk County’s Chief Deputy. I know every aspect of this office, from patrol and corrections to communications, administration, and emergency management, and I understand what it takes to lead it responsibly and effectively.

This campaign isn’t about a title or personal ambition. It’s about responsibility to the people who depend on this department and to the men and women who show up every day to do the work. Leadership means making sound decisions, standing behind your deputies, jail staff, and dispatchers, and being accountable to the public.

I’m not running to chase attention or make noise. I’m running to do the job right, consistently, fairly, and with integrity, so the Polk County Sheriff’s Office stays focused on what matters most: keeping our communities safe.
— Don Burrows

Priorities as Sheriff

Don Burrows brings a practical, community‑centered approach to public safety, focused on proven strategies, strong partnerships, and fixing what doesn’t work.

He believes in balancing enforcement with prevention, managing resources responsibly, and leading with clear, transparent communication to earn trust and deliver results.

Explore Don’s priorities.

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Trusted by Those
Who Know the Job

Don is honored to have the support of law enforcement professionals and community leaders who understand what this role requires.

These leaders trust Don to protect Polk County and lead the Sheriff’s Office with integrity.

Endorsed By:

Brent Waak

Polk County Sheriff
Former Wisconsin State Representative 

Gae Magnafici

Duke Tucker

Assembly Representative

Protecting Polk County Takes Commitment

This campaign is about keeping Polk County safe, steady, and strong—for everyone who calls it home.

If you believe experience matters, leadership matters, and commitment matters, I ask for your support.

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