1 Governor’s Comments

Dear Colonel Garcia,

Each year I serve as Governor, it has been interesting and impressive to see all the work our state agencies accomplish throughout the year. The Kansas Highway Patrol touches many lives, through your work on the roads and in your communities, and I know that your agency members pride themselves in the level of professionalism with which they carry out their daily duties.

I was pleased to see the work the Patrol undertook to help Kansas schools become safer for our students. I know your personnel worked with the Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Center for Safe and Prepared schools to put on training sessions for both school administrators and law enforcement. These sessions were very well attended, with hundreds of participants, and I have heard good feedback from those involved. Additionally, I know your personnel worked at length on an assessment tool for schools to use to check their preparedness for a number of issues. I appreciate the time and detail that went into writing the plan, then testing it, and revising it before it rolled out to school systems to use in September. Parents and children both should be able to have an expectation of safety while students are at school, and I think the seven training sessions you did throughout the year, as well as the preparedness plan, go a long way in helping ease their minds.

It was great news to hear Kansas had a record low number of fatalities on our roadways in 2013. The fatality numbers show a significant decline from 2012. What you all do every day is making a difference, and it is that many more people making it home at the end of the day to their loved ones.

I traveled to Wichita in December for the announcement of the arrest of the Governor Sam Brownback would-be terrorist at Mid-Continent Airport. What could have been a very dark moment for Kansas, for our nation, instead was a proud moment to announce that the hard work of several, including your troopers, had paid off, and most likely, saved lives.

I know you all do so many other things throughout the year and touch many lives in the process. I thank all of the Kansas Highway Patrol members for your dedication, commitment, and service to our citizens and travelers.

Sincerely,

Governor Sam Brownback

2 Colonel’s Comments

Dear Governor Brownback,

In my three years of overseeing the Kansas Highway Patrol, it has become clear that our agency does much more than many people know about, and undertake many more assignments and projects than one could realize. The overall scope of the Patrol is ever-expanding, and certainly, 2013 was no different.

In December, two troopers, who serve as members of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) were part of an investigation in which a would-be terrorist was arrested. The man had planned a suicide bombing at Mid-Continent Airport, and was arrested as he attempted to access the tarmac. Multiple agencies were involved in the months-long undercover investigation. I am proud that our troopers were able to be a part of this, protecting the Midwest, and our nation, from more terrorism and heartache.

Manpower has been a major concern of the Patrol for many years. With retirements, promotions, and transfers, many areas of the state are short-staffed. The Patrol proactively researches and applies for grants to be used for hiring troopers. In 2013, the Patrol was awarded a hiring grant, which will be used in the 2014 calendar year to hire a class of 17 troopers. We also began work in 2013 to renew our recruiting efforts. We laid the path to return to a more consistent hiring schedule for new troopers which will be a big step toward increasing our coverage. Colonel Ernest E. Garcia Superintendent, Kansas In the year 2013, our efforts on our highways were impressive. More than 110,561 motorists Highway Patrol were assisted on our highways. Troopers, by the end of November, had already investigated more non-injury crashes than in 2012. And, by September, our officers had already surpassed the number of felony arrests made in 2012. Officers arrested 1,827 impaired drivers in 2013, and thousands of pounds of drugs were removed from our highways.

We strive to assist local agencies with their day-to-day calls and cases, and we are often involved in larger scale investigations. Our officers serve with pride, and strive to provide the Service, Courtesy, and Protection that we have become known for over the years.

Governor, I thank you for the support you afford the Patrol throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Colonel Ernest E. Garcia, Superintendent

Lieutenant Colonel Alan Stoecklein Lieutenant Colonel Alan Stoecklein was promoted to his role as Assistant Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol in January 2011.

Lieutenant Colonel Stoecklein joined the Patrol in 1980 and was assigned to Lakin. He was promoted to sergeant in June 1987, and transferred to Hutchinson. In 2000, he was promoted to captain of Troop F. In March 2008, he was promoted to major of the West Region.

During his career with the Patrol, Lieutenant Colonel Stoecklein has served as a field training officer and was a recruit class counselor. He is a charter member of the Reno County DUI Victim Panel and has held numerous positions on the board the past 17 years. He graduated from the 3 KU Certified Public Manager Course in 2003. 2013 Overview

ach year, the Kansas Highway Patrol a whole to better define each other’s role in off a copy of their report from their home, focuses on maintaining the highest the event an incident like this were to occur. saving time and expediting the process. level of Service, Courtesy, and They can also pay with a credit card, which E Along those same lines, the Patrol worked Protection to travelers on our roads and to has never been an available option. Also, with several other agencies to develop an citizens within our state. Each year presents the Patrol’s Capitol Police began utilizing evaluation tool for schools to utilize in an a different challenge and an opportunity Nixle, which is an online tool you can use effort to conduct a self-assessment of their to interact with those in our state. In 2013, to notify your community of situations preparedness for a variety of threats. The we focused on working collaboratively that may arise or of safety concerns, such Vulnerability Review for Kansas School with other agencies to ensure our citizens as bomb threats, accidents, or other issues. Safety, Security, and Preparedness is and respective motorists traveled with the intended to provide local school districts As we have grown accustomed to, Kansas utmost level of safety. a resource, along with their local public saw significant weather in 2013. Nearly All branches of the Patrol worked on safety agencies, the school districts can back-to-back snowstorms in February various projects to help maintain a high utilize to review their safety, security, and March kept personnel busy with level of safety and preparation for the state and level of preparedness for all kinds of stranded motorists, working accidents, of Kansas. School violence mitigation threats, in addition to school violence. and assisting other agencies. In the first training sessions were held. The Joint Adjustments were made to the template February snow storm, our dispatchers Terrorism Task Force members assisted after schools tested it earlier in 2013, and logged 2,700 calls while Officers assisted in a case where a would-be terrorist was it was introduced to schools in September. 2,400 people on Kansas roads and worked 304 crashes. Patrol personnel apprehended. Patrol personnel arrested With many retirements throughout the also participated at the State Emergency bank robbers and murderers and assisted past several years, the Patrol continued Operations Center and were an integral in multiple manhunts across the state. to struggle with manpower and coverage. part in the statewide effort until the storm Additionally, we began the process to Efforts were made to help increase subsided. During the peak of the storm, expand recruitment efforts for our agency. applicant numbers, and to hire more the Patrol’s social media outlets were troopers. The Patrol successfully applied Early in the year, Colonel Garcia met able to successfully reach 50,000 people. for and received a JAG/Byrne grant to with Governor Brownback in an effort There were other significant weather hire additional troopers. Additionally, the to discuss how the state could enhance events throughout the year, including Legislature restored funding, which will the safety of our children and ensure a extreme dry conditions resulting in fires, allow the Patrol to hire two recruit classes safe haven within our schools, following a few instances of flooding, and several in 2014 and hopefully in the coming years the horrific mass shooting in Newtown, additional winter storms, all of which the as well. Connecticut in December of 2012. The troopers and others assisted with. Patrol, along with the Kansas Department The Patrol continues to embrace Kansas recorded a record-low number of of Education and the Kansas Center for technology in a variety of ways and fatalities for the year in 2013. Preliminary Safe and Prepared Schools developed a furthers our attempts to evolve in the data from the Kansas Department of training session geared toward school law enforcement realm. The electronic Transportation indicates that 344 people officials and law enforcement personnel. citation project (digiTicket) was rolled were killed on Kansas roads in 2013, down Members of the Patrol’s Special Response out in 2012 but was fully implemented from 405 killed in 2012. The previous low Team taught part of the coursework. Three in 2013. Electronic citations can save was 385, and 2013 fell well below that. initial trainings were held in the spring, time for the officer at the side of the This makes the work we do every day with 605 attendees. Then, the training road, provide better tracking of statistics more worthwhile to see that more of our was revised and four more sessions were and information vital to our success, and travelers make it home to their loved ones. held in the fall, with 500 attendees. Media continue to improve upon our level of in the state also took an interest in the professionalism and service to the public. Every year, the Patrol responds to unique training sessions, and were allowed to see Subsequently, during the summer of situations that arise and continue to part of it, without sensitive information 2013, the Patrol began an online accident educate ourselves as we further evolve being revealed. The response was positive report retrieval system, which created the into the world of law enforcement. The and well received. In essence, it opened opportunity for the public to access, pay year 2013 was no exception, and the up a line of communication between law for and print off a certified copy of an Patrol looks to continue our tradition in 4enforcement and the local community as accident report. Now, the public can print the coming year. Mission and Goals Table of Contents

Feature Article 4 Mission and Goals 5 Troop Map 6 Outreach/Partnerships 7 OUR MISSION Troop A 8 The Kansas Highway Patrol is devoted to improving quality of life through spirited Troop B 9 and dedicated service. We pledge to be responsive to concerns of citizens and Troop C 10 public safety partners. We will do this by providing professional law enforcement Troop D 11 services and share resources in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Troop E 12 We believe in treating all persons with courtesy and respect. The preservation Troop F 13 of individual dignity and constitutional rights is paramount in performing our Troop G 14 duties. Protecting the rights of co-workers and providing a safe, secure working environment is of equal importance. Troop H 15 Troop I 16 We are committed to providing protection of life and property through active Troop J 18 enforcement of traffic, criminal, and other laws of the State of Kansas, and by supporting Homeland Security initiatives. We recognize our responsibility to Troop K 19 uphold and enforce this authority in a competent, fair, and honest manner. Troop M 20 Troop N 21 OUR GOALS Troop S 22 Troop T 24 Consistent with the Patrol’s mission and principal function, we will strive to attain the following goals: Troop L & 25 Public Resource Officers • To reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes through the enforcement Homeland Security/ 26 of impaired driving and occupant protection laws. Emergency Operations Motorist Assistance Program & 27 • The Patrol will promote the use of child restraints and safety belts through Motor Vehicle Enforcement aggressive enforcement and educational programs. Fleet Services & Public and 28 Governmental Affairs • The Patrol will deter motorists from driving impaired and will arrest Honor Guard, PEER Team & 29 impaired drivers through proven DUI countermeasures, such as selective Chaplaincy Program enforcement efforts and sobriety check lanes. Records & Human Resources 30 • To vigorously pursue, apprehend, and prosecute those who utilize Kansas Awards and Recognitions 31 highways for criminal activities. Fiscal Management & 33 Partners Program • To improve the quality of our service and enforcement activities by developing Information Technology 34 programs and incorporating technologies that enhance public safety. & Technological Advancements Professional Standards & Legal 36 • To enhance public relations through local community involvement in schools, civic organizations, and businesses. 2013 Statistics 37

5 Troop Locations

Wyandotte Leavenworth A Linn Miami Johnson Cherokee Crawford Bourbon phan Doni- Allen Labette Neosho Douglas Franklin Anderson Atchison Jefferson Brown Troop A Troop B Turnpike G - Kansas Troop H Troop I - MCSAP.CHART.MCI Troop Major Mark Goodloe Mark Major H East Re gion Osage Mont- Coffey Wilson gomery Shawnee Woodson B Jackson Nemaha Lyon Elk Wabaunsee Greenwood Chautauqua KTA Pottawatomie Marshall Chase Riley Morris Geary Butler Cowley Clay Marion Washington Dickinson KTA Harvey Sumner C Sedgwick Cloud Saline Ottawa Republic McPherson Major John Eichkorn John Major Police K - Capitol Troop Fleet Operations Affairs Governmental and Public Operations Emergency Security Operations Homeland S u pp ort Se r v ic e s F Reno Harper Rice Jewell Kingman Mitchell Lincoln Ellsworth Barber Smith Pratt Barton Russell Osborne Stafford Ellis Rush Rooks Pawnee Kiowa Phillips Edwards Comanche Trego Clark Norton Ford Graham Ness Troop J - Training Academy J - Training Troop JTTF, FBI N - DHET, Troop Force Task DEA KFIC, HDU Canine, S -SRT, Troop T - Aircraft Troop Major Jason De Vore Jason Major Spe cial Ope rations Hodgeman D Lane Decatur Gray Meade Gove Sheridan E Scott Finney Haskell Seward Rawlins Thomas Logan Grant Wichita Kearney Stevens Cheyenne Sherman Wallace Greeley Stanton Hamilton Morton Major Mark Bruce Mark Major Troop C Troop D Troop E Troop F M - Central Communications Troop We st Re gion 6 Outreach and Partnerships Community Outreach Throughout the year, KHP members are active in their communities, supporting local Special projects and charities. These are just a few of our community outreach efforts in 2013. Partnerships

The Kansas Highway Patrol is blessed with great partnerships, many of which benefit the citizens of Kansas. These are some of the special contributions by local community groups, which aid KHP in helping keep our Guns vs Hoses Battle for the Blue citizens safe on the roads. On 02/09/13, troopers in the Wichita In April, the KHP sponsored a 3-on-3 PMCA donates fuel area paired with the Wichita Police basketball tournament, which was Annually, through the Holiday Department to participate in the held at Washburn University’s Landon Highway Safety Program, annual Guns vs. Hoses hockey match Arena, to benefit the families of slain the Petroleum Marketers and against the Wichita Fire Department. Topeka Police Officers CPL David Convenience Store Association Proceeds from the event go to the Gogian and OFC Jeff Atherly. Law (PMCA) of Kansas donates winner’s selected charity. The Fire Enforcement officers and Fire and EMS fuel for the Patrol to use. Department won the game which took personnel were invited to participate. The fuel is used through the place before a Wichita Thunder game. Approximately $1,500 was raised. Christmas and New Year’s C.A.S.T. for Kids holidays. In 2013, with their 23nd annual donation, PMCA Michael Newton Toy Drive The Ninth Annual Catch a Special donated 63 tanks of fuel to the Troopers from both Missouri and Thrill (C.A.S.T.) for Kids event Patrol. Kansas delivered toys to hospitalized was held on 06/08/13 at Harvey children on 12/13/13 during the 11th County Lake. The annual event pairs KMCA donates child Annual Trooper Michael Newton KHP personnel with disabled and safety seats Memorial Toy Drive. They first visited disadvantaged children for a day of the KU Medical Center Pediatric Unit fishing and boating. There were 30 that morning. children who participated in C.A.S.T. in 2013, and they received special gifts That evening, the troopers visited the and plaques with their photo in them. Ronald McDonald House to deliver For some of the children, it was the toys and prepare dinner for the guests first time in a bass boat, first time up The Kansas Motor Carriers close to law enforcement, and the first and their families. Personnel from Association annually donates time to catch a fish. both states, along with the Newton 105 child safety seats to the family, assisted in serving the meal Project Topeka Patrol in conjunction with and handing out the toys. Employees Child Passenger Safety Aware­ at Troop A in Lee’s Summit and Throughout the month of February, ness Week. The seats are Olathe, Krispy Kreme Doughnut General Headquarters personnel placed at troop headquarters Stores, and citizens helped to collect participate in the Project Topeka throughout the state and are approximately $3,000 worth of toys for Community Food Drive. In 2013, a distributed to families who are the troopers to deliver in memory of silent auction, chili cook-off, and jeans in need of the proper seat for Trooper Newton, who was lost in the for $1 per day helped the agency raise their child. line of duty following a traffic crash in over $1,366. 2003. 7 Troop A Kansas City Metro Commander: Captain Dek Kruger Headquarters: Olathe

Kansas and Missouri State Troopers colaborate to give toys to kids.

Civilian receives Honorary Secret Santa escorted by Trooper Award Patrol On 08/21/13, a Durham school bus Jessica, an 18-year-old Bonner Springs High transporting students from Pembroke Hill School student, was diagnosed with Lafora School to Tall Oaks Camp in Linwood Disease, a rare genetic disorder that leads overturned on the ramp from K-7 to K-32 and to a fatal form of epilepsy. Her condition slid down an embankment. The bus driver had progressed to the point where she was had suffered a medical problem. 36 sixth- wheelchair-bound, and her mother was grade girls and one teacher, Ms. Jodi Stallard, struggling to meet her needs, especially those were passengers on the bus. As soon as the involving transport. Bonner Springs High bus had come to rest on its side, Ms. Stallard School students and staff were working to immediately checked the students for injuries raise money for the purchase of a wheelchair and assisted them out of the overhead escape accessible vehicle, but the funds were falling hatch. In recognition of her heroic actions, short. Kansas City’s own Secret Santa which undoubtedly saved the bus driver’s stepped in to pick up the difference, and on life, and her calm and methodical demeanor 12/17/13, a grand presentation was made in maintaining control of a chaotic situation, at Bonner Springs High School during half Ms. Stallard was recognized by the Patrol as an time at the Bonner/Basehor basketball game. Honorary Trooper at a ceremony on December The surprised family was given a brand 10th at Bonner Springs High School. new, handicap-accessible van fitted with a wheelchair ramp. Several members of Troop Troopers distribute toys to A escorted Santa to the school, and to ensure kids his anonymity during the presentation.

Troop A members participated in the 11th Traffic control For Kansas Annual Trooper Michael Newton Toy Drive, Speedway a cooperative effort between the Kansas Highway Patrol, the Missouri State Highway Troop A utilized all available resources Patrol, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, in in order to provide traffic control for two honor of a Missouri trooper who was killed NASCAR races, one in April and one in following a crash while on a traffic stop in October, at the Kansas Speedway. Additional May 2003. troopers from Troops B, G, H, and I lent a hand. New toys were collected, and on 12/13/13, members of both Patrols joined forces to KHP has handled the inbound and distribute toys to children hospitalized at outbound traffic for the Speedway since the KU Medical Center, who would be staying 2001 inaugural race season. The basic traffic in the hospital over the holidays. Troopers plan has needed very little tweaking over the also visited the Ronald McDonald House to years. distribute toys and fix dinner for the families 8 and children staying in there. Troop B Northeast Kansas The driver of this motorcycle Commander: thought he could out run the Patrol. Captain Steve Zeller Headquarters: Topeka

Stolen items recovered Nervous driver leads to North Topeka criminal enterprise In February, a trooper was involved in a pursuit which lasted about 12.5 minutes A trooper observed a vehicle at Crane and that went back and forth between Douglas Jefferson in Topeka. The driver appeared and Johnson Counties. The subjects bailed to be very nervous and the tag returned on foot, and eventually, one was taken into as stolen. The trooper stopped the vehicle custody. An Atchison County Sheriff’s and placed both the driver and passenger Department investigator questioned the in handcuffs and separated them. The passenger about a pickup truck which had driver told the trooper that he knew a lot been stolen from Atchison County. Officers of information. Topeka PD Detectives were from the KHP, Lawrence PD, Douglas interested in speaking with the driver. The County SO, Atchison County SO, and Olathe trooper searched the vehicle and found PD executed a search warrant on 02/06/13. A methamphetamine; drug paraphernalia, stolen motorcycle was recovered. Additional including smoking devices and a digital interviews led to a residence in Johnson scale; and two open bottles of whiskey. The County, where the suspected driver from driver voluntarily told TPD detectives that the chase lives. The stolen truck was located he was a part of a North Topeka criminal at that residence. The driver’s mother gave enterprise. The information gathered has led consent to search the home, and another to two additional stolen vehicle recoveries as stolen motorcycle, a motorized scooter, and well as information on drug suppliers. other items linking the driver to more stolen property were recovered. Theft ring broken Motorcyclist surprised by In September, a trooper initiated a traffic pursuit stop at 10th & Adams in Topeka for a cracked windshield, a registration tag not assigned In July, a trooper was patrolling southbound to the vehicle, and the driver not wearing a on E1900 Road in Douglas County when seatbelt. Both the driver and passenger were he checked the speed of a black motorcycle nervous so he asked for consent to search. headed northbound at 101 mph in a 55 mph The passenger became extremely defensive zone. The trooper activated his emergency and denied consent to search. A Topeka PD lights and advised dispatch that he was in K9 unit arrived and conducted a sniff of the a pursuit. He stayed behind the vehicle for vehicle, alerting twice to the passenger side approximately 1.5 miles at speeds reaching door. The trooper located and seized more 130 mph before the driver started to slow than 20 stolen/fraudulent/forged checks, down. The motorcycle came to a stop just fraudulent temporary Kansas identifications south of K-10 where the driver was taken for each check, and receipts for the checks into custody. He stated that he did not think that had been passed. the trooper would turn around on him, and that he thought he could out run the patrol issued Dodge Charger. 9 Troop C North Central Kansas Commander: Captain Thomas Witham Headquarters: Salina

Photo: WIBW TV Troopers respond to active shooter incident in Manhattan, Kan.

Wrong-way driver causes Motorcyclist killed in crash fatality On 08/30/13, a trooper worked a fatality On 04/03/13, a trooper attempted to stop a accident on US-56 in Morris County. A vehicle that was traveling westbound in the motorcycle was traveling east when the eastbound lanes of I-70 in Geary County. The driver lost control in a curve. The rider laid vehicle failed to stop and a chase ensued. An the motorcycle over and traveled across eastbound vehicle swerved to the right due the centerline into the westbound lane of to the suspect vehicle traveling the wrong US-56, where it was struck by a passenger direction towards him. The vehicle entered car. Both occupants of the car were cousins the south ditch of I-70 and overturned. One to the rider of the motorcycle. The aunt and of the occupants inside the vehicle died as uncle of the rider were in another vehicle a result of the crash. The suspect vehicle in the immediate area, and witnessed the continued west on I-70, until the driver crash as well. The motorcycle had just been stopped and surrendered in the area of the purchased approximately one hour prior to Chapman exit. The driver of the fleeing the crash. vehicle was charged and sentenced to 117 months in prison for Second Degree Murder KHP responds to active and Reckless Endangerment. shooter incident

Motorcycle seized following In December, troopers responded to an active shooter situation at a Manhattan pursuits motel. The event occurred after a male had In July, a trooper attempted to stop a a dispute with his girlfriend, and she locked motorcycle traveling south on I-135 in him out of the motel room. The individual Saline County for speeding at 95 mph in a went to his vehicle, retrieved a shotgun, and 75 mph zone. The rider saw the KHP unit began shooting into the motel. Officers from behind him and a chase ensued. During the Riley County PD, Pottawatomie County SO, pursuit, the motorcycle’s speed was checked K-State PD, and the Patrol responded to the at 145 mph. The chase ended in McPherson scene. The suspect was randomly shooting County, when the driver eluded officers. in the direction of RCPD officers. Officers On 09/23/13, a trooper saw the motorcycle ordered the suspect, via their PA system, traveling southbound on I-135. The trooper to surrender. He continued to fire and stopped the motorcycle and determined was subsequently shot by officers. He was that it was the same motorcycle and rider taken into custody and flown to a hospital involved in the earlier chase. The driver for treatment of his injuries. Charges are was taken into custody and charged with pending through Pottawatomie County. Reckless Driving and Felony Flee and Elude. The motorcycle was seized from its owner for forfeiture. 10 Troop D Northwest Kansas Commander: Captain Mike Murphy Headquarters: Hays

Human trafficking Troopers receive awards In 2013, a trooper stopped a violator for On 07/19/13, Master Trooper Jamie Berland speeding. The violator had a warrant out received the Kansas Association of Chiefs for his arrest. The trooper questioned a 17 of Police Bronze Award, which recognizes year-old female who was also in the car. The outstanding achievement above and beyond investigation led to the driver being charged normal law enforcement responsibilities and and convicted of Human Trafficking. duties. Berland was honored for his efforts in August of 2012. Trego County dispatch Security provided at murder broadcasted an attempted carjacking. The trial suspect’s description matched that of a recent escapee from the county jail. When Berland In 2013, the Troop D troopers provided arrived at the residence, he found a female court security in Decatur County for a tied to a chair in the garage. He promptly murder trial. Two troopers assisted the court offered aid then escorted her to his patrol by escorting people in and out of the court vehicle. He learned from her that the suspect room. The troopers also provided security was in the residence and what weapons in the court room during the trial. might be on the scene. The suspect later surrendered and was taken into custody. Special Olympics Master Trooper Berland was recognized for Troop D troopers participated in the opening taking appropriate action to ensure the safety ceremonies for the 2013 statewide Special of the homeowner and responding officers. Olympics Basketball Tournament held in Hays. The troopers walked out on the court Public Resource Officers with other Law Enforcement agencies while recognized one athlete ran around the court and lit the TECHTRP Tod Hileman, Troop D Public torch. Resource Officer (PRO) and TECHTRP Gary Warner, Troop F PRO received the Kansas People Saving People Award at the Traffic Safety Conference held in Wichita. 11 Troop E Southwest Kansas Commander: Semi-trailer theft scheme Four pounds of meth found Captain Robert Maier goes to trial during car stop Headquarters: Garden City Two men and one woman were charged in On 06/21/13, TRP Robert Krause stopped May with conspiracy in a November 2011 a California rental car for speeding on plot to steal a load of beef worth about US-54 in Seward County. During the stop, $82,700 from a Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. plant Krause became suspicious when he received in Holcomb. In November 2011, troopers conflicting stories and short travel plans. He assisted local FBI and agents from Texas with asked for consent to search and was denied. an ongoing national investigation involving K9 Rex from the Liberal Police Department a trucking company from North Hollywood, responded and made a positive alert on the Ca. The case involved two Russian citizens vehicle. During the search, personal use who were conspiring to steal semi-trailer marijuana was located and claimed by the loads of goods from the Tyson packing plant passenger. Also found were four vacuum- in Holcomb. A traffic stop was made, and sealed packages inside an ice chest in the the individuals were found to have fictitious back seat. The contents tested positive for documents and identification. The subjects methamphetamine. An estimated four were sentenced in January 2014. pounds were seized. The DEA was contacted and adopted the case. Numerous felony warrants served Trooper helps stranded motorcyclist On 06/05/13, LT Josh Biera, MSTRP Brodi Gosch, and TRPs John Lawson, and Joe On 8/24/13, MSTRP Donald Leatherman Owen assisted Garden City Police with the stopped to help a stranded motorcyclist. The coordination and service of four residential following letter was sent in appreciation. search warrants and 33 felony arrest warrants, many of which were on local gang members. This was the culmination “On the evening of August 24, my 12-year-old of a two-year investigation. The execution son and I were motorcycling north of Liberal, of the warrants took place at 6:00 a.m., when we encountered mechanical failure all on the same date, and involved the and broke down on the side of Highway Kansas Department of Corrections; 83. Within five minutes, Master Trooper Kansas Highway Patrol; Kansas Bureau Leatherman drove by on patrol and stopped of Investigation; Amarillo, Texas Police to check on us. Although we were not in Department; Ulysses Police Department; immediate danger, he stayed with us for over Garden City Police Department; Finney an hour as I attempted to contact emergency County Sheriff’s Department; Junction City road service providers. When I encountered Police Department; DEA; and ATF. Most of difficulties with this, and a dead cell phone the arrest warrants were served. Drugs, guns, battery, Master Trooper Leatherman made and other paraphernalia were seized. necessary phone calls and allowed me the use of his phone to contact a tow service. I appreciated his patience and knowledgeable assistance, and enjoyed conversing with him as we waited”.

12 Troop F South Central Kansas Commander: Captain Dennis Marten Headquarters: Wichita

Future home of Troop F

Troop F to receive new Local agencies assisted headquarters after shooting A new Troop F Headquarters building was On 03/11/13, the KHP, along with nine other approved by the legislature in 2013. The agencies, responded to the Potwin area of facility will be located in Kechi, north of Butler County to assist a Sedgwick County K-254 between Rock Road and Woodlawn. Sheriff’s Deputy who had been involved in The new building will replace the two a vehicle pursuit that started on I-135 north existing offices in Sedgwick County and of Wichita. The pursuit went north on I-135 will be shared with the Kansas Bureau of into Harvey County then east on K-196 Investigation. KDOT has graciously assisted into Butler County where the suspect’s with this project by preparing the identified vehicle became disabled due damage. Two site for construction. KHP and KBI suspects, a male and female, exited their representatives have met with the architect vehicle and fled on foot into a field. The to finalize plans for the new building design. deputy was searching the area for them when Asset forfeiture money is being used to build shots were fired and he was wounded. The the facility. suspects also fired at a Butler County deputy, striking his patrol unit. Both suspects were 8th annual C.A.S.T. for Kids later apprehended and taken into custody. event Personnel from Troop F, Troop I, Troop S and Troop T assisted. On 06/08/13, Troop F personnel gathered with 30 children with disabilities and their Kansas State Fair families at Harvey County East Lake for fishing and fun through the “Catch a Special KHP personnel were on hand for the Kansas Thrill” (CAST) for Kids event. The Patrol State Fair. Over the 10 day period, personnel was joined by other area law enforcement worked 5,075 hours. Troopers responded to agencies and emergency first responders 95 medical calls and 38 missing persons. to provide the participants with a fun and unique fishing experience. For some of the Activity children, it was the first time in a bass boat, 25 Incident reports regarding injuries first time up close to law enforcement, and 9 Driving While Suspended arrests the first time to catch a fish. Big trucks, patrol 6 DUI arrests cars, and boats greeted them as they arrived at 5 Property damage accidents the lake. They could sit in the patrol vehicles, 4 Theft reports ask questions of emergency responders, 3 Seized tags and see firsthand what emergency response 1 Elderly neglect report vehicles look like up close. Each participant 1 Aggravated battery incident received a plaque, photograph, and fishing gear as mementos of the day. 1 Disorderly conduct incident 13 Troop G Kansas Turnpike Commander: Captain Joseph Bott Headquarters: Wichita

Troopers awarded for actions Speeding motorcycle involved in crash On 07/25/13, MSTRP Jeff Dietz spotted a vehicle southbound on the Turnpike On 09/04/13, MSTRP Michael Frederiksen near Wellington that matched an Attempt was southbound on the Turnpike when a to Locate for a homicide suspect out of sport motorcycle approached him from Mansfield, TX. When Dietz attempted to the rear at 133 mph. During the pursuit, stop the vehicle, the driver fled. Dietz and Frederiksen checked the speed at 146 mph. MSTRP Bryan Crownover pursued the MSTRPs Michael Geer and Chris Hammond vehicle to the Kansas-Oklahoma line, where were also southbound several miles ahead the murder suspect drove off the roadway, of the pursuit. The motorcycle was involved struck an embankment, and vaulted into a single vehicle collision when the fleeing Oklahoma, landing on its top. The vehicle driver was unable to negotiate the curve of caught fire with the suspect trapped inside. an exit ramp. After the accident, the driver Dietz and Crownover were able to free the was combative with Geer and Hammond suspect from the wreckage, and he was taken and was tased. There were indications of into custody. On 10/07/13, MSTRPs Dietz alcohol intoxication and use of methadone. and Crownover were given awards for their Since the driver refused a blood test, a blood actions in saving the murder suspect. search warrant was obtained.

Troopers receive New firearms issued commendations On 03/14/13, MSTRPs Da’Von Brame and Justin Wallace were dispatched to the Andover exit to assist a motorist who was unable to pay her toll. Prior to their arrival, the motorist backed up and re-entered the Turnpike. The vehicle was located at mile marker 43, where it had run out of fuel. After questioning the driver, it was determined she was wanted in Arkansas on a felony warrant for Custodial Interference and that the five-year-old child in the vehicle In 2013, Troop G troopers transitioned their had been the victim of a non-custodial sidearms from a Sig Sauer .40 to Glock 22 abduction on 03/11/13, in Blytheville, AR. .40 caliber. The new firearms have weapon On 04/05/13, Brame and Wallace were mounted lights and have a more secure awarded commendations for their actions holster, similar to those the rest of the Patrol in arresting the suspect and recovering the carries. kidnapped child. 14 Troop H Southeast Kansas Commander: Captain Rick Wilson Headquarters: Chanute

Bank robbery suspects exchanged shots with a trooper in Linn County.

Trooper apprehends bank Pursuit with attempted robbers murderer On 03/06/14, troopers received a report of a In May, the Parsons PD pursued a subject bank robbery in Kincaid. A citizen following wanted for attempted murder into Neosho the suspect vehicle reported their location, County. KHP aircraft and patrol units but eventually lost the vehicle. MSTRP Dan responded to a request for assistance. After Wills spotted it and initiated a pursuit after 20 minutes, the suspect fled from his vehicle the driver fled. Within a few seconds, one into a field near Galesburg. KHP, Neosho of the suspects climbed into the rear of the County SO, and Parsons PD units set up a SUV, broke out the back glass, and began perimeter, and a K-9 was requested. After firing at the trooper with an SKS rifle. One of a 40 minute manhunt, the suspect was the first rounds from the high-powered rifle apprehended. struck the patrol unit at the back of the hood, damaging the hood, wipers, and windshield. Assistance provided following The trooper continued to pursue, and within double homicide minutes the driver stopped in the middle On 10/03/13, a double homicide took place of the road where shots were again fired at near Eureka. From October 3-17, KHP Wills. Several shots were exchanged, until troopers assisted the KBI and Greenwood the two suspects surrendered. One suspect County authorities in a search for the suffered minor injuries. Both were booked homicide suspect. On October 3, units into the Linn County Jail. The trooper provided scene security, assisted in a ground was later honored with a Commander’s search for the suspect, and mapped the Commendation for his efforts in keeping the murder scene. On October 17, KHP units community safe. provided scene security after the suspect was Fleeing felon causes crash fatally injured during an exchange of gunfire with MSHP with law enforcement in Eureka. In April, the Missouri State Highway Patrol KHP assists in search for (MSHP) and the Nevada, Missouri Police quadruple murder suspect Department pursued a felon into Kansas on On 11/26/14, Independence Police requested US-54, east of Fort Scott. The felon abruptly KHP’s assistance in apprehending a subject stopped in the roadway, causing the MSHP who was the suspect in a quadruple homicide unit to strike it from behind. The driver in Parsons. KHP aircraft and ground units fled the scene in his vehicle but was later assisted with an extensive ground search on apprehended in Fort Scott. A KHP lieutenant the west edge of Independence. The suspect completed the scene investigation and filed was located nine hours later in Independence Aggravated Battery charges on the fleeing and was arrested without incident. driver. 15 Troop I Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), Critical Highway Accident Non-Commerical Motor Vehicle Enforcement Violations Response Team (CHART), Offense Citations Warnings Motor Carrier Inspection (MCI) Following Too Closely 328 801 Improper Passing 206 279 Commander: Fail to Maintain 117 570 Captain Chris Turner Fail to Signal Lane Change 550 1,418 Headquarters: Topeka Statewide patrol Speed (radar) 3,310 4,285 Seat Belt Violation 1,459 419 Child Restraint Violations 320 47 Misdemeanor Traffic 1,229 1,003 TOPS Grant Funding Misdemeanor Non-traffic 184 163 Secured Felonies 72 10 For the eighth year, Troop I applied NCIC Hits 44 10 for, and received, a Trucks on Patrol Drug Arrests 31 0 for Safety (TOPS) grant for Federal DUI-Drugs 6 0 Fiscal Year 2014, based upon the DUIs 12 0 successful work completed in 2013. Alcohol Violations 11 0 From 2007-2013 FMCSA increased TOPS funding to the Patrol by Motorists Assisted 0 1,759 one-third. TOPS enforcement has Other 322 4,120 produced the following activity: Totals 8,201 14,884

Truck Inspections Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Violations Truck Inspections 4,951 Offense Citations Warnings Out of Service 827 Following Too Closely 44 97 Vehicles Improper Passing 27 23 Out of Service Drivers 346 Fail to Maintain 7 39 Hazardous Materials 564 Fail to Signal Lane Change 4 84 Inspections Speed (radar) 82 296 Hazardous Materials 143 Seat Belt Violation 380 117 Violations Child Restraint Violations 19 2 Hazardous Materials 83 Misdemeanor Traffic 216 384 Out of Service Misdemeanor Non-traffic 91 102 Other Arrests 1,489 Other Inspection Violations 339 7,323 Other Activity (i.e., 621 Felonies 5 3 weight) NCIC Hits 5 0 Total 9,024 Drug Arrests 5 0 DUI-Drugs 4 0 DUIs 2 0 Totals Alcohol Violations 5 4 Public Contacts 22,863 Other 142 886 Activities 42,350 Totals 1,376 9,360

16 In August, a student lane was held for those undergoing CVSA certification

Crash reduction efforts made Night shifts worked to help enforcement Troop I began a new enforcement focus in 2012 through the TOPS grant, which continued through Most CMV collisions occur Monday through Friday, 2013. While assessing large truck crash data from between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most MCSAP agencies 2009 through 2011, it was discovered that the highest across the nation work these hours as part of their crash rates were in Johnson, Wyandotte, Sedgwick, grant agreements to focus working when crashes are and Shawnee counties. In 2011, these counties most likely to occur. CMV drivers trying to skirt the accounted for 36% of 1,449 large truck crashes in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations are aware of state. In 2012, Troop I combined TOPS enforcements, this as well. Kansas road troopers work shift work, and local quarterly lane enforcements, and worked with many are CVSA- certified, which gives Kansas an edge local partners to focus efforts in these counties. As a in enforcement. In an effort to contribute to the Patrol’s result, there was a reduction of 243 crashes. Troop I, enforcement during evening shifts, Troop I personnel will continue these enforcement efforts with the hope worked night shifts throughout the year documenting of a continued reduction in crashes for these counties, following activity: which will positively affect Kansas’ overall truck crash rates and save lives. 7,746 Total activities 2,215 Public contacts Seat belt use increases 1,297 Large truck inspections Kansas’ safety restraint usage has increased significantly 118 Trucks placed out of service over the past decade. In calendar year 2001, only 70.9% 71 Drivers placed out of service of drivers involved in large truck crashes were wearing 6 Hazmat vehicles placed out of service safety belts. In calendar year 2012, this percentage rose to 86.6%, a 15.7% increase. This increase is due, in large Members also arrested people for both felony and part, to the educational and enforcement actions by all misdemeanor warrants, driving under the influence, Patrol personnel. Over this same time frame, CMV and drugs, among other violations. fatal and injury crashes were also significantly reduced. Truck Driving Championships judged Safety programs conducted Every June, MCSAP personnel partner with the Kansas During 2013, MCSAP personnel, including the public Motor Carriers Association, to judge the annual Truck resource officer, performed 200 safety programs Driving Championships (TDC). Seventy drivers from across the state. These programs took place at farm across the state competed in a written test, vehicle shows and local events and are integral to the Patrol’s inspection process, and six-problem driving course. education efforts. The events give farmers and local The team of professional drivers representing Kansas businesses the opportunity to get one-on-one time took first overall along with individual champions with inspectors to ask questions and to visit with the overall and other categories. MCSAP was asked to and share ideas on how to better further their safety assist in the development of the Hazardous Materials efforts. problem for the national TDC due to our expertise. MCSAP also sent one competitor to the TDC who represented Kansas and MCSAP exceptionally well. 17 Troop J Training Academy and Breath Alcohol Unit The Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy (KHPTA) is the initial home to the KHP trooper Commander: recruits and is where other KHP members undergo annual training. Captain Dennis Gassman Trooper applicants go through an extensive hiring process that includes a written test, interview, Headquarters: Salina physical and psychological testing, and a background investigation. Upon completing 23 weeks of training at the Academy, recruits enter a field-training program with veteran troopers.

The facility, located at the former Marymount College in Salina, is available for use by other agencies. In addition, other law enforcement agencies may enroll in continuing education classes held at the KHP Training Academy throughout the year.

One trooper class trained Conferences held KHP Recruit Class #52 began on March 20, In March, the Patrol’s Special Response Team and 11 new troopers graduated on August (SRT) presented an Active Shooter – School 29, 2013. Violence Awareness and Mitigation Seminar for law enforcement officers and school Salina Junior Law officials from across the state. Enforcement Band hosted In April, Dave Smith, former lieutenant with The Salina Junior Law Enforcement Band the Arizona Department of Public Safety, met at Troop J every Tuesday throughout the and Sergeant Betsy Smith (retired) from a school year for rehearsals. Chicago-area police department presented Beyond Off Duty Survival: Bringing Your Students experience KHP Family Into Your World and The Winning Training Academy life Team. In May, the Kansas Collegiate Law In August, Chief Kent Williams from a Enforcement Academy was held at Troop Chicago-area police department presented J. The program offers college students the Breach Point: Personal and Professional opportunity to experience Training Academy Breakthroughs for Law Enforcement. life before entering law enforcement. Criminal Justice programs from colleges Annual In-Service held across the state work with KHP to provide this real-world experience annually. In-Service training for all lieutenants, troopers and Capitol Police was held In June, the annual Cadet Law Enforcement beginning in January and again beginning in Academy program, a joint venture between September. Twenty-three sessions were held KHP and the American Legion, was held for each In-Service. at Troop J. The attendees must be in high school and go through a selection process to attend the training, which focuses on some of the training recruits undergo.

Breath Alcohol Unit (BAU) The Breath Alcohol Unit resides in Troop J and is responsible for DUI detection certification for all uniformed personnel, as well as the training and certification of the Drug Recognition Experts (DREs). Unit members also provide training to other law enforcement agencies, and assist with DUI check-lanes and enforcement activities throughout the state. 18 Troop K Capitol Police Commander: Captain Jimmie Atkinson Headquarters: Topeka

Statehouse broken into Threats investigated On 04/05/13, a capitol guard heard breaking Public officials and State of Kansas employees glass in the lower level of the Statehouse. A frequently receive threats, some are man had broken through double pane glass determined to be false threats, and some are and entered an office. The guard restrained of a more serious nature. When threats are the subject and called for assistance from a known to the media about a public official or uniformed officer, who arrested the subject an employee, concern and panic can spread when he arrived. The individual was booked quickly. Troop K’s position is to determine into jail on charges of Criminal Damage to the validity and concerns of safety and Property and Criminal Trespassing. The whether any criminal activity has occurred. next day, the subject’s strange behavior Each threat is given immediate attention, and continued. Only in this incident, the subject consistent updates on the status of the threat jumped from a taxi, skipping out on the fare. are given until the investigation is complete. He went to several houses along Western In 2013, Capitol Police were made aware of Street, pounding on the doors demanding several threats to legislators and employees. to be let in. After he was located hiding in Officers reported/investigated 33 cases of the backyard of a house, he continued to ask criminal threats, resulting in several arrests officers when they were going to shoot him. for Criminal/Terroristic Threats. He was arrested by Topeka Police officers. 911 calls increase Prowler at Governor’s Over the last year Capitol Police have been residence flooded with 911 hang-up calls in the Capitol In April, a capitol police officer stationed Complex. When someone calls 911 and does at Cedar Crest, the Governor’s Residence, not talk with the 911 center operator, Capitol reported to officers on patrol that he Police will send an officer to make sure observed a man on camera standing in front everything is normal. The Capitol Police of the gated driveway. When the newspaper responded to 553 hang up calls through the delivery person drove up, the subject ran into 911 system in 2013. the fenced in area marked “No Trespassing.” Officers arrived and conducted a search. As 911 calls that are either mis-dialed or they rounded the corner of the house, they hang-ups cause a response from numerous observed him on the back patio, looking persons, including the officer(s) who may in a window. When the subject saw the respond to determine the status of the officers, he immediately turned around, put person at the number where the 911 hang-up his hands up, and was arrested for Criminal originated. The danger of errors concerning Trespassing. Upon being questioned, the 911 hang-up calls is that it often takes up individual said he wanted to speak to the time and diverts emergency personnel and governor about taxes. resources. 19 Troop M Central Communications and CJIS Unit Commander: Captain Randy Moon Stats Headquarters: Topeka Central Communications: 342,578 Calls for service It should be noted that the KHP Dispatch Center Central Communications handles 40% more calls for service than similar sized Communications specialists support field personnel with centers across the nation. dispatching services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Daily responsibilities include maintaining radio contact with troopers; 17,833 Case numbers issued 250 School Safety Hotline calls running queries to determine information on individuals and 50 School Safety Hotline referrals given to local vehicles; taking calls from the public and other agencies; and law enforcement dispatching personnel to crashes and other occurrences, among 26 Underage drinking hotline calls taken and other duties and tasks. Communications personnel also coordinate referred to local law enforcement blood and organ relays across the state and monitor alarms and 2 Communication Specialist classes warnings, such as those issued by the National Weather Service. 13 New Communications Specialists hired

Equipment upgrade CJIS Unit Central Communications had a significant equipment upgrade in NCIC Technical Security 2013. The Gold Elite Motorola dispatch consoles were replaced 122 Technical audits conducted 129 Security Approvals for KCJIS access with MC-7500 consoles. The two week project replaced all 15 including: radio consoles. The replacement was needed as the existing 425 New terminals approved consoles had reached end of life on support and maintenance 326 Terminal deactivations from Motorola. 99 Net new terminals approved 15 Network change and CJIS: relocations approved The Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) unit provides 15 Post-incident (virus) re- training to local agencies throughout Kansas and conducts connections approved audits to ensure proper use of systems. CJIS administers several 6 Local Agency Security Officer classes 189 Attendees components of the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS). Local agency computer networks undergo security NCIC Audit Unit reviews before allowing workstations to be connected. The unit 142 NCIC Data Quality Audits completed manages and provides assistance to local agencies using the 32 classes Full Access NCIC Training, 531 students FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), including 4 classes Limited Access NCIC Training, 79 FBI mandated certification of all operators with access to NCIC. students CJIS coordinates the annual validation at all Kansas entered 6 classes KLETC NCIC Training, 316 students 2 classes KHP Recruit NCIC Training, 31 students records, such as wanted/missing person and stolen property. 28 classes Terminal Agency Coordinator Training, KHP CJIS trainers also instruct the Basic Law Enforcement 350 students Communications Operators (BLECO) training course for new 1 class Basic Law Enforcement Communications local agency dispatchers. Operator Class, 12 students 1 class KHP Communications Specialist Class, KCJIS Training Conference 7 students 2 classes TOU/NCIC Updates, 53 students Once again, the KHP CJIS Unit was responsible for the planning 4 classes National Sex Offender Registration of the KCJIS Training Conference which was held in Topeka in Training, 26 students June. One hundred twenty-three criminal justice employees attended the conference. N-DEx Unit 7 N-DEx classes 74 N-DEx class attendance 20 137 New NDEx members enrolled Troop N Commander: Troop N is comprised of the Domestic Highway Enforcement Team and the Asset Forfeiture Captain Eric Sauer Program. It also provides personnel for joint task forces with the Drug Enforcement Headquarters: Topeka Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Kansas Intelligence Fusion Statewide Patrol Center. Members are specifically tasked with curtailing criminal activity statewide through criminal interdiction, and by participating in homeland security initiatives with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Would-be terrorist arrested in Wichita On 12/13/13, a several-months-long investigation concluded with the arrest of a suspect who was planning to detonate a bomb at Mid- Continent Airport in Wichita. The Patrol supplies three technical troopers to the FBI who serve as members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). The JTTF members conduct counter-terrorism work, and work on other federal-related crimes. The JTTF members were heavily involved in the investigation and subsequent arrest of the Photo printed with permission Travis Heying / The Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com suspect. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has filed charges in federal court. Interdiction schools Stats With assistance of Troop S K9 Unit In 2013, Troop N made a significant impact on criminal organizations utilizing Kansas roadways for criminal enterprise. Members of the 244 Cases unit provided training at four Drug Interdiction Assistance Program 1 Commercial vehicle interdiction (DIAP) schools, with a total of 223 students. They also provided a training course to sworn members of the KHP and outside agencies. 27 Vehicles seized Due to Troop N’s success, nine ride-a-longs were conducted 10 Weapons seized with officers from outside agencies to observe the unit’s criminal interdiction techniques and methods. 5,471 lbs Marijuana seized 64 lbs Cocaine seized Conference attended 22.5 lbs Heroin seized In August, Troop N members attended the annual Drug Interdiction 148 lbs Methamphetamine Assistance Program (DIAP), Commercial Vehicle Interdiction 108 NCIC hits for wanted persons, Conference in San Antonio, Texas. A lieutenant and a trooper were stolen items recognized with DIAP Lifetime Achievement Awards, and one trooper was recognized for the largest roadside heroin seizure. 20 DUI arrests 339 Drug arrests Notable events 1,182 Drug-Felony charges • Troop N worked closely with members of the Sedgwick 204 Other felony arrests County Sheriff’s Office as they developed and established their own criminal interdiction unit. They shared experiences and 127 DEA Task Force cases opened information in a collaborative effort to combat the criminal 40 DEA Controlled deliveries element that utilizes Kansas roadways for illicit purposes. Approximately 25 vehicles were stopped for other agencies (Department of Homeland • Two terrorist watchlist suspects, with ties to Hamas, were Security; DEA; the Bureau of Alcohol, identified carrying bulk currency. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; FBI; Immigrations and Customs Enforcement), to assist with federal cases. 21 Troop S Special Response Team (SRT) Police Service Dog Unit (PSDU) Special Response Team Hazardous Devices Unit (HDU) The Special Response Team (SRT) was formed in 1996 to peacefully defuse hostile situations without injury or loss of life. SRT activities include: executing high risk search/ Commander: arrest warrants; removing barricaded subjects; negotiating and concluding hostage and Captain Rick Peters critical incidents; resolving major incidents; eradicating marijuana and other illegal Statewide Patrol substances; and conducting surveillance and intelligence gathering. Missions Warrant services

Training Hours 285 Operators 303 Snipers 81 Negotiators

Area search marijuana eradication Barricaded subjects Manhunts Dignitary protection SRT provides training Throughout 2013, the KHP Special Response Team provided training to agency personnel and outside agencies. Some of the training included active shooter response, building searches, methamphetamine awareness, active listening, process of negotiations, intelligence gathering, and chemical suicide.

SRT helps schools prepare for the “Active Shooter” Three training sessions were conducted across the state addressing school violence and the “active shooter.” The one-day program was offered to all Kansas schools and law enforcement organizations and was free of charge. The training provided background information to help plan and prepare for an active shooter. Participants looked at case studies of the Columbine shooting, which occurred in Colorado in 1999, and the Virginia Tech shooting, which took place in 2007. The mind set of the shooters, situational awareness, the stages of an active shooter, and the law enforcement response were all discussed.

Methamphetamine lab warrant served in Cherokee County The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department requested the help of KHP SRT to serve a suspected methamphetamine lab warrant within their county. The team responded to the area, located the suspect, and apprehended him without incident. The location was later confirmed as a methamphetamine production sight.

Multiple drug warrants served in Saline County On 10/04/14, the DEA Task Force asked KHP SRT to serve three high risk narcotics search warrants in Salina in connection with a large Mexican drug ring. All three warrants were served by the SRT in conjunction with the regional DEA Task Force. Multiple suspects were located and apprehended without incident. Large amounts of currency, weapons, and drugs were seized. 22 Police Service Dog Unit

The Police Service Dog Unit (PSDU) canines are patrol trained and detection trained in either drug or bomb detection. The patrol dog training enables the team to track and search open areas and building for dangerous suspects. Once a suspect is located, a patrol dog is trained to apprehend upon command or to automatically protect the handler if attacked by the suspect.

Dog teams track burglary suspect

On 02/06/13, KHP Patrol Dog Teams assisted the BOMB DOG ACTIVITY Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department, Harvey PATROL DOG ACTIVITY Vehicles...... 19,114 County Sheriff’s Department, and Wichita Police Felony suspects caught...... 33 Buildings...... 499 Department search for a burglary suspect who was Tracking Incidents...... 24 Articles...... 32,274 also wanted for several felonies in Sedgwick County. Building Searches...... 11 Areas...... 2,052 The suspect had been attempting to steal a car at a Perimeter Control...... 69 Outside Agency Requests.. 1,038 Area Searches...... 49 rural residence when he was shot by the home owner KHP Requests...... 219 Vehicle Assault/Search...... 4 and fled from the scene. KHP teams established Demos/Attendance...... 7/490 blocking positions and tracked the suspect. He was Evidence Recovered...... 7 OTHER ACTIVITY found under some brush at the edge of a creek bank. Outside Agency Requests..... 89 Felony Drug Charges...... 162 The noncompliant suspect surrendered when he KHP Assists...... 35 Guns Seized...... 9 was bitten by the dog. PSDU Initiated...... 6 Stolen Vehicles...... 1 Patrol Calls Refused...... 2 NCIC Hits...... 13 Dog teams deployed to U.S. Other Felony Arrests...... 13 Explosives Located...... 3 Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force DRUG SNIFFS DUI...... 14 Vehicle...... 526 On 12/10/13, KHP patrol dog teams were deployed Accidents...... 40 Area...... 3 to help the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force locate Article...... 4,323 a suspect wanted for felony obstruction. The suspect Building...... 65 RESULTS OF PSD SNIFFS was believed to be armed and in an apartment Outside Agency Requests...... 43 Marijuana...... 2,390 lbs. house. Most of the residence had been cleared by KHP Assists...... 116 Cocaine...... 20 lbs. the Shawnee County SWAT. A canine was requested PSDU Initiated...... 29 Methamphetamine...... 61 lbs to clear the attic and sub floor spaces. KHP patrol Refusals...... 73 Vehicles seized...... 3/50K dog teams located the suspect in the tight space between the second and third floor. The suspect was apprehended without further incident by the police service dog and pulled out of the hiding space.

Hazardous Device Unit The Hazardous Devices Unit continues to provide training to outside agencies regarding Activity Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and IED component recognition; commercial and 6 Disposal calls military explosives recognition; homemade explosive and pre-cursor recognition; explosive clandestine laboratory recognition; and explosive-related event response. 33 Threat-device response These courses are taught to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and school faculties. 56 Protective deployments 50 pounds of dynamite found at salvage yard 1,153 Preventive On 11/19/13, KHP HDU members responded to an area near Columbus in Cherokee County deployments to assist the Sheriff’s with the disposal of explosive devices found at a salvage yard. HDU members assessed approximately 50 pounds of dynamite and found it to be unstable due to advanced deterioration. The dynamite was treated and safely moved to a location where it was burned.

23 Troop T Aircraft Operations and Executive Aircraft Commander: Captain Eric Sauer Headquarters: Topeka, Salina, Hays

A group of hunters were found with 230 doves over the allowed limit.

Woman with dementia located In January, pilots were called out to look for a missing 75 year-old woman with dementia. Stats Family had not heard from her since 9:00 p.m. the previous night, and temperatures 2013 Troop T were very cold. Her cell phone was pinged and indicated she was in the area of the Linn/ Miami county line, possibly in a field. As they flew the area, the pilots located the 519 Missions requested vehicle in the middle of a field, which was not visible from the road and difficult for 438 Missions accepted ground units to access. The woman was standing outside her vehicle waving an orange flag. Aircraft directed KHP and Miami County ground units to the vehicle, which was 771 Hours flown about 1.5 miles into the field. She had spent three nights out in her car with her cat and $30,000 Stolen or lost property some food, waiting on help. She was taken to the hospital for treatment from exposure. recovered Homicide suspect located 60 Subjects located during missions In July, Topeka Police requested aircraft assistance to search for an armed homicide suspect at an apartment complex. During the search, a call was received about several 73 Suspects taken into subjects at a trailer park who were arguing about being involved in a shooting. Aircraft custody during missions arrived overhead while Topeka PD entered the trailer park. The suspects ran east, and Executive Aircraft two were captured immediately by ground officers. A third suspect, later identified as the shooter, was located with Aircraft’s Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), hiding along 118 Days flown nearby railroad tracks. 309 Departures Burglary suspect found in tree 466 Passengers In August, Topeka Police requested aircraft assistance to search for an aggravated 54,110 Miles flown burglary suspect who had broken into a hotel. They were searching a wooded area off 37th and Kansas Avenue. The pilots located the suspect in a tree and directed ground units to him. A Topeka PD K-9 unit advised the suspect was approximately 50 feet up the tree. They had to call the fire department in with a ladder to get him down. Topeka police requested the aircrew stay to provide light and help direct them back out of the area once the suspect was in custody.

Aircraft assists in sizeable poaching investigation Hays aircraft pilots assisted the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism in September with sizeable poaching investigation in Graham County. Aircraft participated in the surveillance of a group of hunters who were later served with search warrants. Nine hunters were arrested and charged with federal migratory bird violations. The group was over limit by 230 doves, and also admitted to shooting owls. Over 20 guns were seized during the operation, with possible federal fines totaling more than $16,000. Aircraft provided vital video evidence of the surveillance. 24 Protective Service Detail Commander: The Protective Services Detail handles Captain Don Childs security for the Governor and the First Family in public. Visiting dignitaries also may be provided protection at the request of the Governor or the Highway Patrol superintendents. Protective Services works with the Executive Aircraft Operations section to provide aerial transport for the Governor and other public officials.

Public Resource Officers

A statewide public information officer (PIO) State PIO: represents the agency to the public and media Lieutenant Josh Kellerman regarding statewide matters. Each field troop (Troops A, B, C, D, E, F, and H) is assigned a Team Leader: public resource officer (PRO), who works with the Lieutenant Allan Lytton media in their assigned troop, recruits applicants, and presents safety classes to students and adults. The PROs are certified child passenger safety technicians and maintain child safety seat fitting stations in each troop. The PROs also use rollover demonstrators and seat belt convincers to educate the public about buckling up. The PROs travel Safety Programs annually to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson 2,018 Safety programs to answer questions from the public and visit were presented with attendees. They work each year to come up across the state with new focuses for the State Fair booth. 105,728 People attended Troop I, the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, has two PROs who work with the trucking industry and associations on safety presentations pertaining to Kansas state laws and The focus of the 2013 State Fair booth the federal motor carrier safety regulations. Safety was “The Seasoned Driver” awareness is demonstrated through association gatherings, farm shows, and the Kansas State Fair.

Troop K, Capitol Police, also has a PRO who handles media inquiries regarding events that involve Capitol Police.

PRO Inducted into Hall of Fame Troop H PRO, TECHTRP Rick Wingate was inducted into the Altoona Mid-Way Hall of Fame. Altoona Mid-Way High School each year honors past graduates who have made a positive impact on their community. This year the inductees included Dr Ryan Neuhofel; John Gallon, who works for NASA; and Wingate. Wingate is a 1974 graduate of Altoona Mid- Way High School and joined the Patrol in 1998.

25 Homeland Security/Emergency Operations Commander: Captain Eric Pippen Headquarters: Topeka

Homeland Security Funding: KHP has served as the Governor-appointed, state administrative agency for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) since 2001. Funds from the program are used by state and local jurisdictions to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism by enhancing and sustaining capabilities. Kansas obtained $3,450,000 in HSGP funding through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2013.

Edward Byrne Memorial Comprehensive Resource Justice Assistance Grant: Management and Credentialing System: In 2012, Governor Brownback established the Crime Reduction Initiative Task Force to Personnel accountability and resource develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce management is critical to a safe, efficient, and crime and make our communities safer. effective disaster or incident response. The The initiative launched an unprecedented Kansas Highway Patrol has worked diligently collaborative effort that is centered at the with state and local partners to create a local level but which recognizes crime Comprehensive Resource Management and reduction as a shared responsibility amongst Credentialing System, which includes a web- all stakeholders. In September 2013, the based application, personnel credentialing taskforce presented the Crime Reduction process, resource typing, and program policy Initiative Blueprint to Governor Brownback. and guidance. Through the Kansas Law The Blueprint provides a detailed account Enforcement Resources Working Group, of Reno County including the history the law enforcement community completed and readiness for collaboration, and the the standards that define individual law framework used to guide the collaboration enforcement positions, specialty response and planning. The information is presented teams, and deployable law enforcement as a blueprint which can be followed and equipment and resources. With the purchase customized by other Kansas communities of two Mobile Express Kits, the credentialing that are committed to reducing crime for all KHP law enforcement personnel was regardless of their unique characteristics. completed in 2013.

26 Motorist Assistance Program Serves the Kansas City, The Motorist Assistance Program is a joint In 2013, motorist assistance technicians Topeka, Wichita, and project between the Patrol and the Kansas performed 110,561 motorist assists, Salina areas. Department of Transportation which assigns including changing flat tires, offering fuel, motorist assist technicians to the Kansas providing jump-starts, directing traffic City, Topeka, Salina, and Wichita areas. at crash scenes, and removing hazardous Technicians perform services to help keep objects from the roadway. Technicians also travelers safe on the roads, help get them checked 654 abandoned vehicles in 2013. back on the road should their vehicle break down, and help aid in the flow and directing of traffic.

Stats Motorists Assisted Abandoned Vehicles 110,561 654

Motor Vehicle Enforcement Commander: Captain Scott Harrington The Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) unit coordinates the statewide vehicle inspection program to increase the detection and recovery of stolen vehicles and/or component parts. MVE trains other law enforcement agencies in auto theft and vehicle inspections and works closely with the Kansas Department of Revenue in titling and registering vehicles. Inspections are performed by troopers, civilian VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) inspectors, and employees of law enforcement agencies who have agreements with the KHP.

Stats VIN Verifications VIN Assemblies VIN Replacements 140,645 1,230 373

27 Fleet Operations Commander: Fleet Operations is the backbone of the Kansas Captain Scott Harrington Highway Patrol’s vehicle fleet. This nationally recognized program allows the Patrol to provide new model vehicles to road personnel. Vehicles are retired with the remaining factory warranty and sold to other law enforcement and government agencies at a reduced price. This money is then put back into the program to purchase new vehicles. Fleet staff install equipment, such as light bars and mobile data units; perform maintenance as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and detail the vehicle for resale. Stats 2013 Vehicle Fleet Ford Police Interceptor SUV Out of State Sales In State Sales Ford Police Interceptor Sedan 11 States Purchased Vehicles 17 Sheriff’s Departments 14 Sheriff’s Departments 20 Police Department/Cities Chevrolet Tahoe 28 Police Departments/Cities 1 Juvenile Agency Dodge Durango 2 Universities 1 Public School 1 Tribal Police Department Dodge Charger 3 Other Agencies Public and Governmental Affairs Commander: In 2013, P&GA wrote and applied for a releases, media interviews, the development Captain Scott Harrington Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice of a web presence, brochure design, and the Assistance Grant (JAG) and was awarded production of public service announcements $564,280 for the hiring of a recruit class. for television and radio. The unit is also Additionally in 2013, P&GA was in the responsible for the KHP’s presence on social forefront of a new recruiting campaign for media which include Facebook and Twitter. new troopers. This department also prepares and presents legislative testimony for proposed traffic and The Public and Governmental Affairs unit’s public safety legislation, provides security main responsibility is to promote the Patrol’s during the legislative session, and develops public image. This is done through media agency-wide policy and procedures. The department also writes and submits grants for the Patrol.

Providing professional video, photography and graphic design services, the Media Production department within P&GA works closely with internal customers as well as multiple state and local agencies across Kansas. Duties include brochure, print and promotional work, long and short form informational videos, public service 28 announcements, and specialty photography duties. Honor Guard The Honor Guard portrays the highest degree of professionalism and fosters pride in the Team Leader: organization by exhibiting respect and honor. The Honor Guard provides ceremonial duties Technical Trooper Robert Istas at funerals, memorial dedications, recruit graduation, law enforcement functions, and other Statewide Service special events.

The Honor Guard is made up of 15 members, consisting of a team leader, color guard, firing detail, flag folding detail, body bearer detail, honorary pallbearers, and bugler.

Two members of the honor guard team attended Honor Guard training in Maine, which was put on by the military at no cost to the patrol. Although it was not a competition, one of our troopers was recognized as one of the top performers in the class.

Peer Team The PEER Team was very active this year within the agency and fulfilling outside Team Leader: agency requests for assistance. The team conducted three debriefings this past year. Chip Westfall The first one was for an inmate death at a jail facility. There were also two deployments Statewide Service for suicide incidents, one of which was within our agency. The team assisted the Training Center staff by providing mentoring sessions for the Stats fifty-second recruit class. Members met for three sessions with the class. 3 Debriefings The PEER Team provided training for the KSCJIS conference and in-service training for Capitol Police. 3 Mentoring sessions for Recruit Class 52 The PEER team trains quarterly. This past year, team members received training 167 Follow up contacts in Spouse and Family Stress, Police Shooting Incidents involving Mentally Ill Individuals, Suicide Prevention, One on One Stress Management Interview Skills, 191 Requests for assistance Stress Management Nutrition, and review of PEER Support Guidelines.

With fewer fatal accidents in 2013, the team’s activity in contacting agency members was reduced. However, the team did have 167 assigned follow up contacts. Additionally, the team members were contacted 191 times by agency members for assistance in a wide variety issues.

The process to expand the team began in 2013 with formal training for the new members beginning in January 2014. Chaplaincy Program

The Kansas Highway Patrol Chaplaincy Program was created to provide employees of the Patrol and their families with the assistance of a uniformed, ceremonial, and non-denominational chaplain. They are available for funerals, memorials, and other events or services as requested or directed by the Superintendent. We currently have two sworn law enforcement officers who serve the East and West Region. 29 Records Records Custodian: Darian Dernovish Stats Records staff process, maintain, and archive Accident Records reports generated by Patrol personnel. 8,105 Electronic accident reports received They also respond to requests for criminal 6,277 Accident reports requested investigation reports, crash reports, photos, 3,121 CDs of digital images received in-car evidential videos, and information for records checks. On an average day, 786 Digital image CDs sold Records receives 50 requests for various 7,982 Phone calls received reports, photographs, or videos. In July 658 Walk-in customers 2013, our agency began selling accident DUI/General Arrest/Investigation/ reports and witness statement on line at Miscellaneous Records kansas.gov/accident-reports. 13,188 DUI/General Arrest/Investigation Reports received 1,341 DUI/General Arrest/Investigation related reports released In-Car evidential videos 2,660 Total videos requested 1,251 Videos requested by prosecution 190 Videos requested for inter-agency use 520 Videos requested by public Human Resources Director: Human Resources provides guidance and Retirements Jesse Maddox support on personnel issues, such as benefits, payroll, affirmative action, recruitment Personnel Director, Karen Holzmeister and selection, classifications, discipline and Communications Specialist II Johanna F. Bachtel guidance, employee and labor relations, Guard I Merna Bell employee assistance programs, mentoring; LEO II Terry Fields LEO III Curtis Meizner performance management, and training. MSTRP James Caldwell Active Duty Year of All MSTRP Doug Duncan Military Leave retirement Trooper MSTRP Robert Harsh eligibility Ranks MSTRP Doug Shearer TECHTRP Keith Harris Technical Trooper Dale Currently Eligible 45 Brooks Jr. TECHTRP Roger Maag 2014 15 TECHTRP David Oas Trooper Derek Haskin 2015 12 TECHTRP Jeff Patrick TECHTRP Wade Shea Master Trooper 2016 8 TECHTRP Jeff Welker Clarence Schreiber 2017 0 LT Alvin Ackerman LT David Bogina 2018 2 Technical Trooper T.J. LT Phil Bostian LT Joel Cates Wahlmeier Total 82 LT John Peyton *Please note retirement eligibility does not LT Brian Smith indicate actual retirement. It is simply when an LT Dan Smith employee is eligible for full retirement benefits. LT Dennis Tate The decision of when to retire is made by each CAPT Dennis Gassman 30 individual employee. Awards and Recognitions

Trooper Trainee to Trooper Promotions Trooper Dillon Barnes Captain Robb Keener Master Trooper Joshua Reischman Trooper Derek Bledsoe Lieutenant Mark Christesen Master Trooper Neil Stanley Trooper Ryan Clark Lieutenant Dennis Dinkel Master Trooper Bryce Whelpley Trooper Lexi David Lieutenant Wesley Ludolph Master Trooper James Robinson Trooper Justin Davis Lieutenant Keith Mintzmyer Master Trooper Gregory Arnold Trooper Julie Dorneker Lieutenant Craig Phillips Master Trooper Bryan Clark Master Trooper Jason Black Master Trooper Christopher Trooper Jason Griner Master Trooper Brodi Gosch Woods Superintendent’s Award Master Trooper Eric Hodges Master Trooper Christopher Mai MSTRP Bryan Crownover Master Trooper Aaron McGuire Master Trooper Ronald Hess MSTRP Jeff Dietz Master Trooper Cody Honas Master Trooper Eric Murray MSTRP Robert LaVelle Master Trooper Reed Sperry Master Trooper James Phillips MSTRP Justin Rohr Master Trooper Shawn Summers Master Trooper Jonathan Eilert Commander’s Commendations Master Trooper Alex Taylor Master Trooper Robert Voights LT Andy Dean Master Trooper Kody Olson Master Trooper Darren Moser LT Ian Ingram Master Trooper Cory Beard Applications Development Supervisor Tim Kurowski LT Rich Jimerson Master Trooper Candice Breshears Equipment Mechanic Specialist LT B.K. Smith Master Trooper Tiffany Bush Curtis Liggett MSTRP Da’Von Brame Master Trooper Eric Hirst Law Enforcement Officer II Master Trooper Marshall Hageman Crystal Golightley MSTRP Jeff Burgardt Master Trooper Brandon Koch Law Enforcement Officer II MSTRP Curt Gabbert Master Trooper Travis Noon Brad Fegan MSTRP Kristie Gatlin Master Trooper Justin Rohr Law Enforcement Officer II MSTRP James Hilliker Patrick Saleh Master Trooper Perry Frey MSTRP David Morrison Law Enforcement Officer II Master Trooper Rodd Thornburg MSTRP Justin Wallace Jeremy Mason Master Trooper Jeremiah Proberts MSTRP Dan Wills Public Service Executive II Master Trooper Michael Butler Scott Martin TRP Chris Beas Master Trooper Nicholas Carter Public Service Executive II TRP Andrew Campbell Master Trooper Daniel DiLoreto Eric Hatcher TRP Robert Voights Master Trooper Chad Moore Motor Carrier Inspector II Asset Forfeiture Coordinator Master Trooper Tyler Richecky Kimberley Sheretts Kirk Simone Communications Specialist II Master Trooper Jeffrey Schawe Communications Specialist II Stephanie Ferris Master Trooper David Stivers Nicole Ascher Traffic System Operator Senior Communications Specialist II Master Trooper Nathan Voss Scott Browning Peggy Tillett Master Trooper Jason Bailey Communications Specialist II Communications Specialist II Master Trooper Christopher Beas Kristy Bontreger Jessica Uhl Master Trooper Ricky Dilks VIN Lead Essence Wright Capitol Area Guard Jack Allison Master Trooper Rodney King VIN Lead Susan Jane Hunter Motorist Assist Technician Darrell Miller 31 Exemplary Service Awards KACP Gold Award TECHTRP Shane Hovey TECHTRP Ryan Wolting TECHTRP Rex Railsback KACP Bronze Award MCI SGT Mike Marnach MSTRP Jamie Berland MCI II Tink Taylor People Saving People Award TECHTRP Tod Hileman Lifesaving Award MSTRP Chris Markham TECHTRP Gary Warner

Distinguished Unit Citation Altoona Mid-Way Hall of Fame Troop S TECHTRP Rick Wingate

Honorary Trooper Honor Guard Training Michael Homeier TECHTRP Rob Istas Jose Lemus TECHTRP Carson Nuss - Top performer William Sanford Employer Support of the Guard Benny Tarverdi, and his KDOT employees and Reserve Marie (Jodi) Stallard LT Kyle Moomau International Recognition in French Certificate of Appreciation publication “Pro Securite” Central Communications Staff KHP Fleet Vehicles Troop K Dispatch Red Ribbon Hero Award Certificate of Appreciation in the Field Kansas Highway Patrol of Drug Law Enforcement Outstanding Coalition Member - LT Mark Schroeder Kansas SafeKids TECHTRP Wayne Dotts TECHTRP Gary Warner

Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Efforts in Injury Interdiction Efforts (DIAP) Prevention- Kansas SafeKids LT Greg Jirak Kansas Highway Patrol TECHTRP Chris Nicholas Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Ret. Captain Marvin Miller Largest Currency Seizure (DIAP) TECHTRP Scott Walker USEOW Public Safety Presentation TECHTRP Ben Gardner - Second Place Largest Meth Seizure (DIAP) TECHTRP James McCord Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Largest Marijuana Seizure (DIAP) Government (NASCIO) LT Richard Jimerson Kansas Highway Patrol

Largest Cocaine Seizure (DIAP) Kansas Law Enforcement Leadership TECHTRP Jason Edie School LT Josh Biera Largest Heroin Seizure (DIAP) LT Dale Longpine TECHTRP Jason Edie LT Travis Phillips Most Seat Belt Arrests LT J.L. Riedel TRP Marcus Seirer, 2013 MSTRP Lester Burgardt, 2014 CP SGT Terry Golightley Fair and Impartial Policing and Most Child Restraint Arrests Community Advisory Board Training TRP Alan Wagner Academy (Racial Profiling) Kansas Highway Patrol Most DUI Arrests 32 MSTRP Lance Rushmeyer Fiscal Management Chief Fiscal Officer: Fiscal Services is responsible for the agency’s budget, procurement of goods and services, Kim Torrey management of owned and leased facilities, federal grant oversight, and accounting and reporting of all financial transactions. Procurement Approximately 11,000 payments were made in Fiscal Year 2013 for items purchased processed or contracted by the Patrol. About 15 lease contracts are renewed each year, including facilities for office space, storage, troop headquarters, and aircraft hangars. 4,229 Purchase orders

Procurement officers research, conduct bids, and negotiate and prepare contracts for 29 Agency-specific goods and services. contracts

REPORTABLE % OF 2013 FY Expenditures EXPENDITURES TOTAL OPERATIONS Operations/Administration $57,552,691 71.2% Breath Alcohol Unit Included in Operations/Administration Training Academy Included in Operations/Administration Aircraft Included in Operations/Administration Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Included in Operations/Administration Program (MCSAP) Motorist Assistance $1,311,309 1.6% VIN Inspection $2,360,930 2.7% Information Technology $2,360,930 2.9% $63,430,221 78.4% Capitol Police $3,317,303 4.1% Turnpike $4,038,135 5.0% Motor Carrier Inspection $4,083,180 5.0% Homeland Security $4,997,064 6.3% Debt Service/Capital Improvements $665,615 1.2% Total Actual Expenditures $80,861,518 100% PARTNERS Program

Operated by the Kansas Highway Patrol, the PARTNERS (Providing Assistance for Resisting Trafficking of Narcotic Enterprise Related Sources) program allows local and state agencies to purchase products using the federal government’s purchasing contracts. Stats The only requirements are that the agencies purchasing products must have at least one State Agencies saved: sworn law enforcement officer on staff, and whatever is purchased must be used for $237,436 counter-drug missions. Often, goods can be purchased cheaper through the PARTNERS Sheriff Departments saved: program because the contracts used utilize the buying power of the federal government. $296,850 Police Departments saved: $190,127

33 Information Technology Infrastructure Section The KHP Information Technology team strives to improve agency technologies by aligning Programming & Development technological advances with the agency’s business needs and processes. The agency leads Technical Support the state in use of technology and many law enforcement agencies are emulating the KHP. Hosted Solutions In 2013, the group focused on infrastructure upgrades which will allow the agency to Chief Information Officer: continue to grow and improve services as well as working on several “green” initiatives such Mark Thurman as electronic citations and online report sales to move the agency toward more efficient, paperless business processes.

Support Section Infrastructure Section The IT help desk and support staff provide Infrastructure manages servers, network hardware to support the agency’s employees, security, and other computer applications including more than 900 desktop, laptop, such as e-mail, archive, spam filtering, and mobile computers in more than 120 NetMotion for mobile data units (MDUs), locations statewide with sections ranging and DNS Internet access and controls, as from new recruits at the Training Academy well as managing the agency’s storage space to CHART (Critical Highway Accident needs. They also manage the state’s Simplex Response Team), SRT (Special Response door access and Capitol Police surveillance Team) and Aircraft personnel. The team systems. also supports numerous commercial and custom software applications from Microsoft Hosted Solutions Office to KLER (Kansas Law Enforcement The IT Department added the Hosted Reporting System), ASPEN and DigiTicket. Solutions section in 2012 to support outside entities utilizing the “KLER Justice Solution”. Programming & Development The KLER Justice Solution is a package of Programming & Development writes custom software applications for law enforcement applications such as KLER and supports including KLER, Global Justice RMS, integration of vendor-created applications CVIEW, and InSpect. KHP has teamed such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), with the vendors to offer software to Kansas Records Management Systems (RMS), and law enforcement agencies at reduced rates. Image-Now records systems. In addition, The service allows smaller entities, who custom interface programs support Civil normally could not afford hardware and Assessment, Interdiction, HR, and other licensing, to use the KHP’s servers to store in-house applications. data and purchase software licenses at the State’s volume purchase pricing. The hosted solutions team provides assistance with installation, configuration and training as well as first line technical support.

The KHP Information Technology Services subprogram provides agency management personnel with the information necessary to make decisions, as well as, providing and supporting equipment, software, and related training. This subprogram also develops, implements, and supports a number of systems that impact the daily work of troopers and civilians and is actively involved in many joint venture projects with other state agencies and local law enforcement agencies. During this time, all services, platforms, and support applications were evaluated to minimize the number required for support and to maximize time for development or enhancement 34 Technological Advancements Security system expanded Electronic citations involves adding power and network connections at the AG’s facility and Firewalls were upgraded at all troop In November 2012, the Kansas migrating the KHP’s 107 servers to the locations in a mesh environment. Highway Patrol began issuing data center at the Adjutant General’s The expansion has allowed the off- electronic citations, replacing hand- facility, all while maintaining day- loading of several system functions written tickets. KHP implemented to-day operations with minimal to troop locations, freeing up needed DigiTicket e-citation software from interruption. bandwidth at Headquarters for Saltus Technologies with a laptop disaster recovery. KHP has also added application allowing the agency to use Online services Microsoft’s Rights Management existing hardware and printers. The Three online services were added to System (RMS) to meet new regulation system also allows the KHP to share aid in administrative work flows. First, requirements by the FBI, as it relates to traffic ticket data with courts via a KHP and OITS jointly developed an the KCJIS unit. web application. In 2013, a total of online request for work orders/repairs 137,125 electronic citations were related to the capital complex security Bandwidth increased issued statewide. To date, 44 of the cameras and access systems. Second, 105 counties in Kansas have moved Bandwidth has been increased at the KHP developed an application which to electronic data transfer. Others KHP Salina facility to provide for permits motorists to purchase public have expressed intention to move to redundant fail-over services for critical records, such as accident reports electronic format as budgets allow. systems as part of the KHP disaster online. Third, KHP deployed CarFax The system allows courts the flexibility recovery plan. KHP first provided software to VIN inspection stations to view data online, in PDF format, as for the backup/fail-over of the KBI and inspectors statewide for use with a data entry report or in an electronic message switch and then continued to the MVE program. add in servers and systems. export file. Development KHP continues to collaborate with E-citations has improved efficiencies numerous governmental entities at for KHP by: The application development section all levels, including Federal, State, and is working to rewrite legacy systems • Allowing troopers to issue up to Municipal. to allow migration to upgraded six violations and/or warnings on servers within Microsoft/SQL/ a single ticket as opposed to two External Agency Support web environments. The group also violations on a hand-written form. The Hosted Solutions group works with released enhancements to KLER to external agencies that use a Software as • Tracking activity for grants and accommodate KDOT changes. Service Solution (SASS) called KLER other programs. Mobile Data Unit Updates Justice Solution. The solution allows smaller entities to purchase software • Creating real-time activity reports The Technical Support group, in licenses at State rates and to use the for administrators and supervisors coordination with Fleet, upgraded KHP Records Management System without additional manual data over 375 laptops in just three months. (RMS) to store and share data. Larger entry. Updates include: moving from entities will also have access to reduced Windows XP to Windows 7; adding State pricing when replacing software. • Allowing administrative personnel 50% more memory; upgrading to 4G Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks to retrieve ticket information in aircards for increased speed; faster and Tourism entering records in the order to answer questions from the processors; a red backlit keyboard; shared records management system public, such as, ticket number, court more contrast and brightness controls; (RMS) in October. Likewise, the date, court location, etc. and fingerprint readers. Windows Kansas Turnpike Association (KTA) 7 allows users to install their own is now sharing CAD services with Data Center Move printers without compromising Troop M, allowing for cross-agency In 2012, KHP entered an agreement security settings. The new PocketJet 6 dispatching and automated exports with the Kansas Adjutant General to printers print up to three times faster into KHP’s RMS. share data center space at the National than the older PocketJet 3. Guard Center in Topeka. The project 35 Professional Standards Unit

Commander: The Professional Standards Unit (PSU) provides fact-finding investigative services for Captain Dan Brown the agency focused on safeguarding administrative investigative processes, upholding agency integrity, and ensuring employee due process rights. The unit maintains the Stats confidential archives of agency employee administrative investigations. Troopers assigned to the unit investigate concerns regarding employee conduct, 77 Cases processed competency, and agency procedures received from both in, and outside, the agency. 66 New cases opened Additionally, PSU staff provides training on administrative investigation processes to new employees and supervisors. 11 Cases carried over from 2012 Professional Standards monitors and reviews investigations assigned to supervisors throughout the state as well. Investigatory findings are utilized to identify agency Year-End Dispositions: training and supervisory needs. 10 Sustained The Professional Standards Unit receives assignments from, and reports findings 28 Not sustained, unfounded, directly, to the superintendent. or exonerated

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7 Pending

Legal

Legal Counsels: Darian Dernovish & In the course of providing Service, Courtesy, and Protection to the citizens and travelers in Kansas, Tammie Lord legal counsel is often necessary. KHP Legal staff provide legal advice, guidance, and direction to various KHP commanders and staff for day-to-day operations. This includes: interpretation of policy, regulations, state and federal laws; legal training for staff; preparation of Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding; contract negotiation, drafting, and interpretation; progressive employee disciplinary action; responding to complaints received by the agency, Kansas Human Rights Commission, or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), including racial profiling allegations; asset forfeitures; requests through the Open Records Act; and others.

36 2013 Statistics

Cleared 1,520 database entries in Recovered 170 stolen vehicles and Issued 60,560 speeding citations the FBI’s National Crime Information 654 abandoned ones Center

Spent 2,157 hours assisting Issued 16,305 hazardous moving Conducted 194 MCSAP safety 110,561 motorists violations reviews

Issued 3,277 overweight Performed 8,837 fuel inspections Administered 2,467 preliminary violations breath tests 2013 Statistics

Investigated 6,579 property Investigated 208 fatality crashes Investigated 1,978 injury crashes damage only crashes

Inspected 11,215 school buses Verified 140,645 vehicle Inspected 51,085 trucks identification numbers

Seat belt use in Kansas Made 1,034 felony drug arrests Made 991 felony arrests 81% 2013 Statistics

Administered 1,850 evidentiary Arrested 1,827 impaired drivers Issued 22,832 seat belt violations alcohol tests

CHART responded to 84 requests Issued 1,618 child restraint Conducted 2,949 criminal for assistance, crash investigations, and violations interdiction searches crime scene reconstructions

Spent 6,791.5 hours preparing Conducted 570 checklanes Patrolled 19,686,181 miles for court