Sheriff
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Alyshia M. Dyer is the Washtenaw County Sheriff in Michigan and has over a decade of law enforcement experience. Sheriff Dyer began her career at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a Deputy Sheriff in the Law Enforcement Services Division and Marine Division. Her service earned her numerous awards, including the Meritorious Service Award, Community Engagement Award, and Unit Citations for her life-saving actions and leadership during critical incidents.
Sheriff Dyer holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, with a concentration in Police Administration, and earned graduate degrees from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan. After her time serving as a road patrol deputy, she worked as a therapist and social worker, furthering her commitment to reducing harm within the legal system and improving public safety. After graduate school, Sheriff Dyer returned to the Sheriff’s Office to begin serving Washtenaw County as the elected Sheriff. She is a member of NAWLEE, Law Enforcement Action Partnership, and the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Utilizing Gun Restraining Orders to Advance Public Safety
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MT