Bio From Flyer:
My name is Jason Riggs, and I am the elected Beltrami County Sheriff. I was born in Bemidji but grew up and graduated high school in Deer River, MN. I enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 where I served until 1995. I enlisted in the MN Army National Guard from 1996 to 2001. I am a graduate of the Hibbing and Range Technical College for Law Enforcement. I started my MN law enforcement career in 2000. I moved back to this area in 2002. I was the Chief of Police for the City of Blackduck from 2002 to 2004. I have worked for the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office since 2004. My wife Kate (of 27 years) and I have 6 children varying in ages from 25 down to 8. I consider myself a servant leader and have devoted my life to public safety and the communities in which I work and live. I enjoy Hockey, Archery, Hiking, Camping, Hunting and Fishing.