Brian Mueller brings over 28 years of law enforcement experience all serving and protecting the citizens of Washington County, including 23 years with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Stillwater for the past five years.

Throughout his distinguished law enforcement career, Brian has led at every level of public safety operations. During his tenure with the Sheriff’s Office, he 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.

Brian also served 17 years on the Washington County SWAT Team, including as the team’s overall Commander, demonstrating a steady commitment to leadership, crisis response, and officer readiness.

As Chief of Police in Stillwater, Brian has focused on strengthening public safety, supporting officers, building community trust, and implementing modern policing strategies that keep neighborhoods safe while maintaining accountability and transparency.

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 also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Class #86.

His leadership extends well beyond local law enforcement. Brian serves on the Executive Board of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and as a Commissioner for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission and previously served as Chair of the Minnesota Violent Crimes Coordinating Council.

Brian’s commitment to service also includes significant nonprofit and community involvement. He currently serves on the Boards of Directors for Canvas Health, United Way of Washington County East, and is on the Steering Committee for the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership in the Valley Program. Brian 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 raised their five children 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.”