SHER FOR SHERIFF
Vision for the Warren County Sheriff's Office
After his retirement, Brian made the decision to run for Warren County Sheriff. While working as Chief of Police for the Indianola Police Department, Brian developed a great working relationship with Matt Koch, Chief of Police for the Carlisle Police Department. Matt has agreed to serve as Brian's Chief Deputy.
The current Sheriff retires December 31, 2026. Brian and Matt are excited to begin their campaign and share their vision for the future of law enforcement in Warren County.
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Our Team
Brian Sher served over three decades with the Indianola Police Department, most recently as Chief of Police. His dedication to the citizens of Warren County is unmatched. Chief Sher retired in September 2025 after 31 years of service.
Matt Koch is currently the Chief of the Carlisle Police Department. He was born and raised in Warren County, graduated from Indianola High School and Simpson College. Chief Koch has 19 years of law enforcement experience, serving the citizens of Warren County his entire career.
Chief Sher and Chief Koch have a combined 50+ years of law enforcement experience, solely serving the citizens of Warren County, Iowa.
Our Values
We are dedicated public servants, committed to transparent, accountable, and professional law enforcement and serving the citizens of Warren County.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in everything we do. Our values are centered around teamwork, respect, and a commitment to our communities.
Our vision is to be recognized as the leading police service provider in the state. We aim to achieve this by providing outstanding services to the community, fostering positive relationships with residents and enforcing law, and order in a fair and just manner.