McLagan promoted to Sergeant

DAVENPORT – Sheriff Wade Magers announced the promotion of Deputy Sheriff Jerad McLagan to Sergeant effective February 1. McLagan's knowledge, skills and professionalism, coupled with his top civil service scoring, made him a good fit on the administrative team. He has served almost 13 years in public safety.

McLagan began his career as a Stevens County Reserve in 2008 and was later hired as a corrections deputy. In 2009 he became a police officer in Kettle Falls and was hired by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in 201.

Sergeant McLagan has been involved in the Lincoln County community. He's served in 4-H, FFA, and at the Lincoln County Fair, as well as multiple other rodeo organizations. He has been involved in the Sheriff's Office as a defensive tactics instructor, wildland and arson fire investigator, marine patrol, and has extensive interview and investigative experience, providing a well-rounded skill set to his new role of supervising patrol deputies.

Help us congratulate and welcome Sergeant McLagan to his new position on our administrative team. He joins Undersheriff Kelly Watkins, Chief Criminal Deputy Kody Becker, Sergeant Gabe Gants, Chief Civil Deputy Denise Liebing, 9-1-1- Coordinator Jo Gilchrist, Jail Superintendent Lyle Hendrickson and Administrative Assistant Stephanie Dunn.