Erica Koxlien — Instructor Profile

About Erica Koxlien

Sheriff Erica Koxlien has been in the law enforcement profession for more than 11 years. She has eight years of specialized investigative work in drug endangered children (DEC) cases, ensuring safety of at-risk youth through collaboration with social services, medical providers, and advocacy organizations. Erica was recently appointed as the interim-Sheriff of the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin. Erica has led sensitive investigations with a focus on crimes against children, substance abuse, and trauma informed practices. Erica is also an active participant in multidisciplinary response efforts to include the Child Death Review Team and the Trempealeau County Crisis Response Team. Erica is a dedicated educator and trainer, instructing at the Western Wisconsin Technical College. There, she prepares future law enforcement professionals through the college's applied instruction in investigations, criminal justice practices, and community engagement.