Chief Deputy

Kyle Coughlin began his career with the Saunders County Sheriff’s Office in 1994 as a 911 dispatcher.  In 1996, he was hired as the Chief of Police in Mead and continued his position there until 1998.  The Saunders County Sheriff’s Office then hired him as a part-time Deputy Sheriff in 1997.  As a deputy assigned to traffic duties, Kyle was recognized numerous times by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) for his efforts in keeping our highways safe. 

He maintained the rank of Deputy until August of 2018 when he was promoted to a full-time Sergeant.  Kyle was named the department’s Manager of the Year in 2018.  In July of 2019, he was promoted to Chief Deputy and now oversees the entire staff of deputies, as well as the 911 Center as part of his duties.  In addition, Kyle is an FAA Licensed Pilot and a certified scuba diver.

Kyle has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.  He has been a member of the United States Marshal’s Service Metro Fugitive Task Force since 2013.  Kyle is married and has two children.