Dan Westlund

Investigator - Dunn County Sheriff's Office

Dan Westlund is a 19-year veteran of law enforcement with extensive experience in narcotics enforcement and general criminal investigations. He served 13 years with the Menomonie Police Department before joining the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, where he has worked for the past seven years. Beginning his career as a patrol officer, he was promoted in 2014 to the West Central Drug Task Force, where he completed a four-year assignment focused on narcotics enforcement. He later transitioned to general investigations at the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, where he served for three years before returning to the Drug Task Force, where he currently serves. He has demonstrated consistent success in complex investigations, including a recent record-breaking narcotics seizure. His investigative work has contributed to multiple homicide convictions, most notably in the Mary Schlais Cold Case. In addition to investigative achievements, he has led impactful community outreach efforts, founding a Police Explorers Program to mentor future law enforcement professionals. He is also an experienced instructor across multiple disciplines. He has been recognized with several Merit Awards, Letters of Commendation, and a group award for Investigation of the Year with the Drug Task Force.

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