Steve Strachan (sheriff)
Steve Strachan (born January 26, 1965) is an American law enforcement officer and politician. He has served as the Chief of the Bremerton, Washington Police Department, Chief of the Lakeville, Minnesota Police Department, the Chief of the Kent, Washington Police Department, and the Sheriff of King County, Washington. He also served as a Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 36B. Career Strachan was born in Northfield, Minnesota in 1965. He attended Northfield High School, graduating in 1983. Two years later, he began his job in law enforcement as a part-time jail deputy in Carver County, Minnesota. He served in that position for two years, from 1985-1987, before joining the Lakeville, Minnesota Police Department as a full-time police officer. While serving in the department, Strachan attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a Bachelor's degree in sociology in 1991, as well as Minnesota State University, Mankato, receiving a Master of Public Administration degree in 1995. He rose up through the ranks, becoming a Sergeant, a Detective, and ultimately the Chief of Police. During his time with the Lakeville Police Department, Strachan also served in a number of political positions. From 1996-2002, he was City Councilman in Farmington, Minnesota. From