Brian Mueller brings over 27 years of law enforcement experience all serving and protecting the citizens of Washington County, including 23 years with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

During his tenure with the Sheriff’s Office, Mueller served as a Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant, Narcotics Detective, and Commander of both the Drug Task Force and the Investigative and Patrol Divisions. He concluded his service there as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Dan Starry, overseeing all operations of the Sheriff’s Office. He also spent 17 years on the Washington County SWAT Team, including time as the team’s overall Commander.

Mueller holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Police Leadership in Education, both from the University of St. Thomas. He is a graduate of PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Class #86.

Beyond operational leadership, Mueller has been active at the state level. He serves on the Executive Board of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and is a Commission Member for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.  He also serves as a Governor’s appointment on the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission and is past Chair for the State of Minnesota Violent Crimes Coordinating Council.  His dedication to public safety extends to nonprofit and civic involvement.  He serves on the Board of Directors for Canvas Health and the United Way of Washington County East.  He previously served on the Board of the Lakes Center for Youth and Family in Forest Lake, where he held the role of Treasurer.

Brian is a lifelong resident of Washington County, graduating from Woodbury High School. He and his wife Lori, have five children and live in the Stillwater area.  As a family, they are proud to be part of the same community Brian has dedicated his career to protecting and serving.

“With deep roots in this community and a career devoted to public safety, I am running for Sheriff to ensure Washington County continues to be a safe, secure, and thriving place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Mueller. “Now more than ever, we need strong, proven leadership that embraces modern policing strategies while honoring the core values of service and accountability.”