Beyond the Badge: Meet Sergeant Shane Mitchell

Shane Mitchell was born and raised in Klamath Falls. He graduated from Henley High School and attended Oregon Institute of Technology. Shane is an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribes and he and his wife, Kaci, raised their two daughters in Klamath and now get to enjoy watching their three grandchildren who are involved in various activities throughout the County. Shane and Kaci’s daughter and son-in-law own a successful organic hay farm in the Klamath Basin.

Shane prides himself on keeping Klamath County a safe place for his family and friends to call home. He has proudly served and protected citizens of Klamath County for over 20 years and is eager to take on this new journey to continue serving Klamath County and protecting the safety of it’s Citizens.

  • Hired by the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office in June 2000, Shane began his career as a Reserve Deputy. He became a full-time Patrol Deputy in August of 2001 and promoted to Sergeant March of 2019 serving as the Klamath Community College (KCC) SRO/Liaison.

    Shane was instrumental in bringing the DPSST Southwestern Oregon Advanced Law Enforcement Regional Training Coordinator to Klamath Falls where he is now housed at the Klamath County Sheriff’s Substation at KCC. This collaboration not only provides additional training opportunities for both local officers and agencies across the state but it has also saved the county thousands of dollars in travel cost for out of area training and has generated state funds for KCC.

  • Over 2500 hours of state certified training

    Advanced and Supervisory level Certification through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).

    Field Training Officer (FTO)

    Firearms Instructor

    Department Range Master

    Defensive Tactics (DT) Instructor

    Special Response Team (SRT) Team Leader/Sniper

    Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives (MILO) Instructor

    Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) Instructor

    Reserve Deputy Coordinator

    Department Training Coordinator

  • Shane is committed to serving the citizens of Klamath County by providing exceptional law enforcement services.

    Shanes’s focal points will begin with staff retention, community relationships, accountability for all, constant coverage, BINET involvement and resident deputies in the outlying areas.

  • Shane is proud to announce the selection of undersheriff- Wheeler County Sheriff- Mike Smith (Click for more)

    With Mike’s broad range of training, experience, and knowledge, they will be able to provide exceptional service to the citizens of Klamath County.

STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

The Citizens of Klamath County are our priority. We want to know, why Shane Mitchell has your support?

  • We live in a unique Basin, divided by a state line and 3 county lines. Too often, criminals use these lines to complicate law enforcement’s ability to serve justice. Theft and lawlessness in rural areas has run rampant. Having a Sherriff in the largest of the three counties who understands we are one community and the need to work across lines to keep the public safe is important for us all. Shane is the right leader, with the right temperament, ambition, and sense of community to make a difference and take criminals off the streets and outlying country roads.. The Klamath Basin needs Shane Mitchell.

    Scott Seus

  • 1. Because Shane has extensive operational experience which has prepared him for transition to administration. 2. He supports continued service in the South Suburbs/UGB by KCSO and does not support contracting out to the City of Klamath Falls Police at a higher cost of service.

    Gary Denney

  • Shane has a varied and extensive law enforcement background. Having been born and raised here he has a deep understanding of the problems that are unique to our county. Shane is honest and fair with a great deal of common sense and he will treat everyone with respect.

    Shireen Murphy

  • Mitchell4Sheriff has my support because he has always been for the community. He sets a great example by obeying the law, guiding individuals, and being a great citizen himself. Overall he has great morals, and I look up to him because of that. He helped me out a lot when I was trying out for the reserves for the Sheriff's Department. He supported me and taught me to never give up, now I'm here to support him and to not give up! Thank you for being a great deputy and a great citizen for Klamath County!

    Tatiana Cendejas

  • I believe Shane is the future for Klamath. He works with ethics, and honestly. He cares for our community no matter how big or small the matter may seem. He has my vote!

    Michelle Crane

  • Sergeant Mitchell has done nothing but bring positivity and professionalism into every interaction I’ve had with him. He has helped me tremendously, he always follows through and keeps his word. I believe he would bring about a lot of good into the community!

    Kai Ranson

  • I have known Shane for many years. He is a fine man and I believe him to be honest, fair and always willing to help. If ever we have had a problem here at Klamath Livestock Auction (such as cattle being out), he has always been available and quick to respond. Your children will be treated like family and be safe under him as Sheriff. Your vote for Shane Mitchell as Sheriff is very important to our community, so please do so!

    Pat Goodell -Klamath Livestock Auction Yard

  • Having worked and conducted training with Shane. Knowing that he has extensive Supervisory experience.

    That he has been an Active agency trainer for Decades in areas of high liability. Firearms, Defensive Tactics and Use of Force . Keeping his men safe by doing so. Keeping the County safer from legal disputes. Saving the County money. I know him to be a man that doesn’t talk about doing things but accomplishes what he says!

    Audeliz Lugo

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