Dane County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Class of Deputies

August 04, 2025
Elise Schaffer, PIO, (608) 284-6142
Sheriff's Office

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to welcome five new deputies to the agency. Sheriff Kalvin Barrett will administer the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, August 5th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Building.
The new deputies are:
•    Simon R. Baker, age 24, of Blue Mounds
•    Alexander P. Karls, age 22, of Barneveld 
•    James J. Nelson, age 43, of Mazomanie
•    Hunter E. Speropulos, age 25, of Brooklyn 
•    Anthony K. Xiong, age 28, of Sun Prairie

This diverse group brings a range of experiences and backgrounds to the Sheriff’s Office. Each new deputy will begin their career in the Dane County Jail, serving a two-year probationary period, which is standard for newly hired deputies.

These positions were made available due to retirements and vacancies that occurred in the past year. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office continually recruits for deputy and civilian positions to fill vacancies as they happen. Interested individuals can apply online at www.teamdane.com. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.