The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard was formed primarily for the purpose of representing the department in a formal manner at a number of important venues. These include parades, swearing-in ceremonies, 9/11 observances, annual convening of government bodies, law enforcement ceremonies in both Madison and Washington D.C., and any other legitimate event authorized by the Sheriff.The most important duty of the Honor Guard is to attend or conduct funerals for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others associated with the law enforcement community. The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard uniform is specially designed to convey the rich history of the department. Specifically, the uniform is modeled after the Model 1910 Army Tunic and Breeches available just prior to World War 1. The campaign hat and riding boots help accent a distinctly "rural" feeling while maintaining the simple, yet nostalgic appearance. The Honor Guard colors consist of a unique 28-star national flag, which often generates second glances and a lot of discussion. This particular flag was chosen because it was how the "Stars and Stripes" looked when the department was formed in 1846, making it one of the oldest in the State of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin flag appears as it did when it was created in 1913.The Honor Guard trains a minimum of six times a year, which include conducting mock funerals, flag folding, graveside detail, and color posting.Presently, there are eight members on the Honor Guard. They include, Sgt. Doug Tuttle, Cpl. Jason Liermann, Det. Todd Traas, Dep. Shannon Brill, Dep. Brian Judd, Dep. Justin Krogstad, Dep. Tammy Dassow, and Dep. Matthew Spence.Any questions or inquiries about the Honor Guard, please contact Sheriff Michael Helmke or Sgt. Doug Tuttle at (920) 459-3112.
