Meet Dell Galloway

Candidate for Comanche County Sheriff

Wendell “Dell” Galloway was born in Barberton, OH. He is the youngest of three children born to Wendell “Bud” and Patricia Galloway, who met in Okinawa, Japan with Bud in the Marines and Patricia, an officer in the Army. After his father’s military retirement, Dell’s family made their home in Marietta, GA., where Dell attended Cobb County Schools.

While growing up, Dell worked at his father’s full-service gas station, where he learned auto mechanics and the importance of building a strong community rapport. In 1987 he followed his parent’s example by enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. Dell met his wife Linda at Camp Pendleton, CA and they married in 1989. Dell has deployed to fourteen countries including Saudia Arabia and Kuwait during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Gulf War.

Dell fit into the military like a hand in a glove. He served eight years in the Marines and six and a half years in the Army, and he was discharged from Fort Sill in 2002. Dell chose to settle and raise his family in Lawton, OK. He has had the distinct honor and privilege to serve his country and this community for the last 30 years. His dedication to selfless service is at the core of his character and is evident to everyone who knows him. Dell is proud to have had all his children complete military service as well in the Air Force, Marines and Navy.

In 2007 Dell connected his military leadership experience and his expertise in munitions with his core value of servant leadership and found his life’s passion and purpose in law enforcement.

Beginning his career in law enforcement, Dell spent 4 years with the Geronimo and Medicine Park Police Departments. From there he secured a full-time Police Officer position with the Comanche Nation Police Department and has enjoyed 10+ years of service and leadership within the department. His passion and pursuit of being a servant-leader in the community led him to become a candidate for Sheriff In 2012, where he received 20% of the vote against the county’s long time Sheriff. In 2020 he continued his pursuit of the office, receiving a substantial increase to 40% of the votes. In 2021, Dell stepped away from the profession he loves to support and care for his family after the tragic loss of his wife Linda.

Now that his family has found healing, Dell has returned his focus to his passion and calling to law enforcement and is announcing his third run for Comanche County Sherrif. With three decades of leadership, mentorship, and service to his country and community, Dell is prepared to leverage his experience, leadership, and strong community rapport to take the reins and serve as Comanche County’s next Sheriff.

Dell enjoys hunting, fishing, playing golf, barbeques, and anything else done outdoors with friends. He lives in Lawton with his wife Kellie and is employed with the Comanche Nation Police Department, serving as a Patrol Officer and Coordinator of the Field Training Officer Program. He has three adult children and four grandchildren with number five arriving in May.