Wise County Sheriff
After retiring from law enforcement, Ryan entered the private sector, but this would only last for a short time. In 1992, Ryan began his campaign for Wise County Sheriff, running on the Democratic ballot. On March 20, 1992, he took his oath of office for the first of three terms as the elected Sheriff. Under his leadership as Sheriff, the department enjoyed many improvements, including a new crime prevention division, implementation of a county-wide Crime Stoppers program, and improved information technology.
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