COMMAND STAFF

The Command Staff of the Comanche County Sheriff's Office consists of the Sheriff, as the duly elected official, the Undersheriff and the Chief Deputy Sheriff. The Office of the Sheriff is established by Article 17, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma.

Sheriff Michael Merritt

Sheriff Michael Merrit

Undersheriff Lin Newton

Undersheriff Lin Newton

The Undersheriff serves as the second in command of the Comanche County Sheriff's Office, and performs those duties specifically assigned by the Sheriff. The Undersheriff also manages Sheriff Sales to include foreclosure sales.

Chief Deputy Kevin Duran

Chief Deputy Major Kevin Duran

The Chief Deputy Sheriff is the highest rank that can be promoted within the Sheriff's Department. The Deputy Chief serves as the Operational Manager of the Sheriff's Department. The Deputy Chief participates in the command decisions of the department and reports directly to the Sheriff. The Deputy Chief is responsible for the direction and leadership of the department, and also coordinates the training and promotion of department personnel.