Chief Deputy Kevin Curtis
Kevin Curtis began his career in public service in 2008 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. During his service, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of a police mentoring and training team, where he played a key role in establishing a detention facility and supporting the development of local security capabilities.
In 2011, Kevin transitioned to the Provost Marshal’s Office at Camp Pendleton, where he conducted law enforcement operations on base until his honorable discharge in 2013. During this time, he trained incoming Marines and civilian police officers, ensuring they were fully prepared to carry out their duties. He also supervised teams of up to 15 law enforcement personnel.
Following his military service, Kevin continued his commitment to public safety by joining the Martin Police Department in 2013. In 2015, he advanced his career by becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office. His dedication and professionalism led to a promotion to Chief Deputy in 2023.
Throughout his career, Kevin has specialized in several advanced law enforcement disciplines. He is a certified crash reconstructionist; a radar and lidar instructor; an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) instructor; and a patrol rifle instructor. These roles highlight not only his technical expertise but also his long-standing commitment to training, leadership, and the continuous improvement of the officers he serves alongside.
Kevin Curtis began his career in public service in 2008 when he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. During his service, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of a police mentoring and training team, where he played a key role in establishing a detention facility and supporting the development of local security capabilities.
In 2011, Kevin transitioned to the Provost Marshal’s Office at Camp Pendleton, where he conducted law enforcement operations on base until his honorable discharge in 2013. During this time, he trained incoming Marines and civilian police officers, ensuring they were fully prepared to carry out their duties. He also supervised teams of up to 15 law enforcement personnel.
Following his military service, Kevin continued his commitment to public safety by joining the Martin Police Department in 2013. In 2015, he advanced his career by becoming a Deputy Sheriff with the Bennett County Sheriff’s Office. His dedication and professionalism led to a promotion to Chief Deputy in 2023.
Throughout his career, Kevin has specialized in several advanced law enforcement disciplines. He is a certified crash reconstructionist; a radar and lidar instructor; an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) instructor; and a patrol rifle instructor. These roles highlight not only his technical expertise but also his long-standing commitment to training, leadership, and the continuous improvement of the officers he serves alongside.
Deputy Nicolas Campbell
Deputy Chase Frank
Deputy Tanner Goss
Deputy Douglas Lucero
SRO Deputy Slate Evans
Reserve Deputy Gary Rayhill
Deputy Rayhill has worked on and off with the Sheriff’s Office for a number of years. Gary enjoys helping the Sheriff’s Office with court days and housing prisoners. Gary is active with community events including hunter safety classes and archery classes. Gary also host’s a women’s shoot, which provides instruction and training to the women of the community on the safe use of firearms.
