Sheriff Rick Wahlberg

Sheriff Rick Wahlberg served as Sheriff from 1999 to 2003.  He began his career with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office in 1972 and worked his way through the ranks as a Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Undersheriff. 

Rick Wahlberg attended the FBI National Academy 173rd Session (April 4 - June 18, 1993) which included 257 law enforcement professionals from the United States, as well as military organizations, Federal Agencies and 20 foreign Police Officers.  Officers attending the academy are offered, on a cost-free basis, a comprehensive and balanced 11-week program of advanced professional instruction.  Throughout this training, particular emphasis is placed on leadership development.