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Sergeant Pat McGuire created the 2004 Annual Report.
Proofreading consultation volunteered by Bethany McGuire.
Shawnee County Information Technology staff did assistance & formatting.
Captain Rick Hladky provided oversight and editing of the project. Table of Contents
6 Preamble & Mission statement 7 Sheriff Barta 8 Undersheriff Burns 9 Major Pierce 10 Captain Crane 11 Captain Hladky 12 Captain Christie 13 Lieutenants Gilchrist, Royer, Leone 14 Lieutenants Blume, Kolbek, Hoobler 15 Administrative Assistant & General Counsel 16 Chaplaincy Program 17 Organizational chart 19 Accreditation 20 Community Services 21 Professional Standards Unit 22 School Resources 23 Training 24 Criminal Investigations Division 25 CSIU & Property 26 Detectives 27 Narcotics 28 Uniformed Operations Division 30 Patrol 1st shift 31 Patrol 2nd shift 32 Patrol 3rd shift 33 Animal Control 34 Services Division 35 Records 36 Accounting 38 Fugitive Warrants 39 Process 40 Court Security 41 Fleet Services, Inventory, and Reception 42 SWAT 43 K-9 & Interdiction 44 Reserves 45 Cadets 46 Posse 47 Hiring Preamble The people of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, which was established in 1855, in recognition of our mission to the community, do hereby adopt and establish this philosophy of service to the benefit of the citizens we serve.
Mission Statement Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of professional law enforcement while providing courteous, efficient and effective service to the people of Shawnee County. We are committed to enforcing the law and protecting life and property, while respecting individual rights, human dignity and community values. In partnership with the community, we seek to make Shawnee County not only a safe place, but also a good place to live. We hold these principles as a compass to guide our service to the community and to keep us ever mindful of the purpose of our office as we serve our county, state, and country.
-6- Sheriff Richard W. Barta
Thank you for taking the time to review your Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office year-end report for 2004. If you should have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to let us know.
The Sheriff’s Office takes great pride in providing quality service to you, the citizens of Shawnee County. We realize to be effective we must have your faith, trust, and confidence.
We are one agency among the many in the community responsible for improving the quality of life. It is a partnership. By all of us working together we can better reduce and more importantly prevent crime.
We probably realize this partnership more than ever since September 11, 2001. This cooperation is imperative in keeping our community safe and our country strong.
This report will provide you with an overview of the accomplishments of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office in 2004.
In closing, I thank you for your support. I also thank the dedicated employees and volunteers for their professional and courteous service to the citizens of Shawnee County.
Richard W. Barta Sheriff
-7- Undersheriff Donald E Burns
It is with a sense of pride and accomplishment that the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2005. As a relative newcomer to the Sheriff’s Office, I can only imagine the number of great men and women who have worked over the years to make this one of the finest Sheriff’s Offices in the State of Kansas.
I’m sure it was no easy task in 1855 to cover the entire county, which would have been sparsely populated. There would have been no rapid means of communication, and whatever crime or crisis occurred would have surely been responded to on horseback or by horse and carriage. Then came a period of Civil War to be confronted. It would have surely been a time to test the will of those who were settling the area.
It is a testimony to the fine citizens of this county that the Sheriff’s Office has the type of support that has enabled the agency to progress to the modern, high-tech equipment, training and standards that you see today.
To all of our citizens, we can only say “thank you” for your continued support to enable us to do a better job for you.
Donald E. Burns Undersheriff
-8- Major Kenneth E. Pierce
Thank you for taking the time to review our annual report.
Our hope is that in reading our report you will gain a greater knowledge and understanding as to what the deputies of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office achieve for this community.
As we head into the 150th year of our existence we rely on a storied past, a current commitment to community values, and a future full of promise.
Again, I thank you for taking the time to review the activities of your sheriff’s office.
Kenneth E. Pierce, MA Major
-9- Captain Kermit Crane
Captain Kermit Crane is a twenty-seven- year veteran with the Shawnee County Sheriff Office. He attained the rank of captain more than ten years ago and during this tenure has served as Division Commander of all the divisions of the agency. Having come up through the ranks within the Sheriff's Office, Captain Crane has served in nearly all the units of the agency with most of his experience being in the Patrol unit. Currently he is the Division Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. Captain Crane is the agency's senior range master, and has recently been appointed by the Governor to the State's Enhanced 911 Advisory Board.
-10- Captain Rick L. Hladky
Captain Rick Hladky, BA, CPM, who is a 27-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, commands the Services Division of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. He has served the agency as commander of all three divisions over the years as well as serving as a lieutenant and sergeant in the Patrol Unit. Captain Hladky also served on the SWAT team for nineteen years, for the last nine years as its commander. Captain Hladky retired as an active member from the SWAT team in January 2001. He currently oversees the operation of the SWAT team.
Captain Hladky is currently one of three pilots in the agency. He attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar in 2002. In 2004 Captain Hladky became a Kansas Certified Public Manager upon completing the course requirements of a one-year study program offered through the University of Kansas.
-11- Captain Don Christie
Captain Don Christie is in his twenty-fifth year of employment with the agency. Captain Christie began his tour of duty assigned to the Security Detention Division (Jail). He transferred from the jail to Patrol. After a short period of time, he was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Unit. The Traffic Unit was disbanded several years later and he returned to Patrol. In 1987 he was assigned to the Fugitive Warrants unit and remained there until he was promoted to Sergeant in Patrol in 1994. He was promoted to Lieutenant in Patrol in 1998 and remained there until transferring to the Investigation Division as its Lieutenant in 2000. As a supervisor in the Investigation Division, he had oversight of Detectives, Narcotics and Crime Scene. In 2004 Christie was promoted to his present position, Captain (Division Commander) of the Uniformed Operations.
-12- Lieutenants
Lieutenant Scott Gilchrist, BS, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for ten years. He was promoted to lieutenant in January of 2001. Besides his current assignment as the Accreditation Manager, he also has experience in Patrol, SWAT, forensic mapping, and serves as an agency trainer in several specialty topics.
Lieutenant Lance Royer, BA, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for sixteen years. He was promoted to lieutenant in September of 2001. As the Services Division lieutenant he oversees Accounting, Process, Warrants, Records, Fleet Services, Purchasing, Inventory, Building Maintenance, Building Security, Computer Services, Court Security, Reception, and NCIC (Coordinator). In addition to these duties he is a negotiator, and trainer, and is the special project manager for both the new agency record management system and the in-car computer system. He serves as a trainer in his fields of responsibility and in other special fields.
Lieutenant Samuel Leone serves as the day shift supervisor in Uniform Operations. Lt. Leone began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in January of 1994 as a reserve deputy. He was hired as a full-time deputy in July of 1994. Lt. Leone has served in the Services and Operations Divisions during his tenure at the Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Leone has served as a K9 handler, field- training officer, corporal, sergeant, and SWAT Team Commander. He holds instructor certificates in defensive tactics and Incident Command Training.
-13- Lieutenants
Lieutenant Phil Blume has served fifteen years with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. He has worked in various positions in the Operations, Investigations, Services, and Community Services Divisions. He has been a supervisor in the Operations and Services Divisions as well. Lieutenant Blume was promoted to his current rank in February 2004 and was assigned to CID in May 2004. He also serves as the agency’s polygraph examiner.
Lieutenant Michael Kolbek, BA, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for ten years, after serving in the United States Navy. In 1997 he was promoted to Corporal. In 1998 he was promoted to Sergeant in the Patrol Unit of the Uniform Operations Division. He was the supervisor of the agency’s Field Training Officer Program. In 2000 he was transferred to the Investigative Division as the sergeant in charge of the Narcotics Unit and later transferred to the Detective Unit. In 2004 he was promoted to lieutenant and assumed his present duties in the Uniformed Operations Division. He is a former team member and commander of the SWAT Team. He is currently attending the Kansas Certified Public Managers’ Course through the University of Kansas Public Management Center.
Lieutenant Shane Hoobler has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for fifteen years He served as a corporal in Operations and Community Services, then as a sergeant in charge of the Fugitive/Warrant unit. He was promoted to lieutenant in July of 2004. Besides his current assignment as a lieutenant in Uniform Operations, Lieutenant Hoobler is one of three Operations Lieutenants. He is also the coordinator of the Sheriff’s Office Field Training Officer Program as well as the Mounted Posse. He is currently attending the Kansas Certified Public Managers’ Course through the University of Kansas Public Management Center. He has prior experience in SWAT, warrants, community services, and patrol.
-14- Administrative Assistant
Judy Forster is Administrative Assistant to Sheriff Barta. She is responsible for maintaining the Sheriff’s schedule, typing, organizing, and filing his correspondence, and performing a variety of administrative tasks or other duties assigned by the Sheriff. She is also responsible as the liaison between the agency supervisors and the County Clerk’s office for the agency payroll. Additionally she maintains the personnel files, attends staff meetings and records the minutes, produces the Sheriff’s Office newsletter, and works as office leader by coordinating work assignments among the senior staff. She also serves as secretary of Crime Stoppers. Ms. Forster was a sheriff’s deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office for 29 years, retiring in 1999 as a sergeant. She became Administrative Assistant to Sheriff Barta in 2000.
General Counsel
The General Counsel is Mr. Michael George. He reports directly to Sheriff Richard Barta and is expected to address the concerns raised by the Sheriff, senior management, and other staff.
Mr. George is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. He is licensed to practice law within State District Courts in the State of Kansas, United States District Court and the United States District Court of Appeals. Prior to his appointment with the Sheriff’s Office, he served as the General Counsel for the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority, was the Chief of Litigation for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services, was Chief Civil Prosecutor for the Fraud and Recovery Unit of SRS, served as a Kansas Public Defender and was a law clerk for the Hearing Examiner of the Kansas Human Rights Commission.
Mr. George reviews, negotiates, drafts and approves all contracts entered into by the Shawnee County Sheriff Office. He also provides training to staff, assists with internal investigation, reviews citizens’ complaints, and helps with the drafting of policies and procedures. Along with these duties, Mr. George also deals with claims against the sheriff and coordinates activities with the Shawnee County Counselor.
-15- Chaplaincy Program
The Chaplaincy Program is sponsored by and accountable to Sheriff Barta. The chaplain is part of the administrative section and serves at the direction of the Sheriff.
Chaplain John Hansen has been serving as the Sheriff’s Office Chaplain since 1997. He is a retired member of the United States Army, after 23 years of service. He coordinates with chaplains at the Topeka Police Department to provide coverage at both agencies during vacations and other activities.
The chaplain provides confidential counseling to officers and their families, makes hospital visits to the sick and injured, and goes with deputies to make death notifications. The chaplain carries the important responsibility of teaching courses on the stresses unique to law enforcement, as well as assisting victims in crisis situations by providing support and encouragement.
In 2004 Chaplain Hansen logged 366 hours and nearly 3600 miles in support of the Sheriff’s Office. He also worked with the Topeka Police Department Chaplain. His other activities during 2004 included:
Assistance at the Scene 5 Counseling 26 Ceremonies 16 Death Notifications 15 Hospital / Home Visits 9 Teaching Classes 7
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-18- Accreditation
The Accreditation Unit was created to implement the professional standards set by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA is a private, nonprofit organization that accredits law enforcement agencies on an international scale through its voluntary law enforcement accreditation program.
Sheriff Barta’s comments best summarize the reason for Accreditation: “The bottom line, accreditation recognizes professional excellence. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is a professional agency, staffed with quality personnel. For these reasons, I believe we can all work together to attain accreditation and be a law enforcement agency for others to emulate.”
Lt. Scott Gilchrist is the Accreditation Manager. Dawn Schopf, who served as the Accreditation Assistant until the end of 2004, assisted him. Their efforts guide the agency-wide efforts to comply with the 446 standards of the CALEA law enforcement accreditation program. Their duties include creating and modifying agency policies, orchestrating the various policy reviews, and maintaining policy archives and extensive accreditation records.
This process typically lasts three years, with the core of the agency’s efforts focused on evaluating its operations and policies against the requirements of the CALEA standards. The agency then develops strategies to satisfy the standards and compiles proofs of compliance to demonstrate that it is operated and managed in accordance with them. Over the past two years, the Accreditation Unit has worked diligently to fulfill its mission to coordinate our agency-wide efforts to successfully achieve accredited status in a manner that will be the most beneficial to the operations of our agency, and therefore to the citizens we serve.
-19- Community Services Unit
The agency’s Community Services Unit is responsible for the creation and administration of crime prevention programs offered to the public. Officers in the unit are available to make public presentations for organizations and community groups throughout the county on a variety of topics. Programs include home security, community awareness, scams against the elderly, and child safety. The deputies also represent the Sheriff’s Office on various boards and committees within Shawnee County.
The Sheriff’s Office also offers the D.A.R.E. curriculum to 6th grade students in 13 county schools. The lessons presented equip the students with tools necessary to help them resist peer pressures to experiment with drugs, especially tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. Students graduate from the course with a certificate, a D.A.R.E. shirt and other mementos of their participation.
The Community Services Unit recently helped the Sheriff’s Office to coordinate and complete the second Citizens’ Academy. The purpose of the academy is to acquaint residents of Topeka and Shawnee County with the goals, objectives, organizational structure, and general operation procedures of the agency and to promote good will, mutual understanding, and community support.
The Citizens’ Academy is not designed, nor is it intended, to train participants as law enforcement officers. This training only provides them with a basic operational understanding of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Martha Lutz is in charge of the Community Resource officers and DARE, and also serves as the agency’s Public Information Officer. She also coordinates the Citizens’ Academy and handles other special projects and meetings. She has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 26 years.
Deputy Carey Jordan is assigned to Community Services and DARE. She has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County since May of 2004.
Martha Lutz, Carey Jordan, Deputy Deputy
-20- Professional Standards Unit
The primary function of the Professional Standards Unit is to respond to citizen complaints about the activities of the agency. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office believes that integrity is the basis of community trust. The handling of citizen complaints is vital to maintaining the credibility and integrity of the agency within the community.
The Professional Standards Unit also handles the recruiting and hiring new deputies. By employing the highest quality applicants and providing them with continuing education, Sheriff’s Office strives to provide the best service to the community.
Sgt. Scott Holladay is in charge of the Professional Standards unit. He investigates complaints, problems, and the backgrounds of people be considered for employment. He handles recruiting of applicants and assists in the selection process. He was promoted to sergeant in 2003. He has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 27 years.
-21- School Resource Officer Unit
The agency’s five School Resource Officers are each assigned to a Shawnee County high school. They serve as educators and also handle disputes between students. They are the first officer and many times the only officer on the scene of a crime occurring on school property. The SRO acts as the reporting deputy, the investigator and sometimes the arbitrator for incidents involving students in and around their assigned school. Sgt. Holladay supervises this unit.
The School Resource Officers are:
Deputy Russ Berry, a 20-year veteran, assigned to Shawnee Heights High School.
Deputy Dan Jenks, an 18-year veteran, assigned to Seaman High School.
Deputy Ed Nelson, a 9-year veteran, assigned to Washburn Rural High School.
Deputy Todd Stallbaumer, a 4-year veteran, assigned to Silver Lake High School and Rossville High School.
Deputy Jay Simecka (no photo available), a 10-year veteran, assigned to Hayden High School.
-22- Training Unit
The Training Unit is responsible for coordinating all training, related activities, and documentation of training at the agency. Training topics are considered at several levels: • Training needed to comply with national standards as set by CALEA. • Training in compliance with Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy standards. • Training for special assignments and projects. • Training furthering professional growth.
In 2004 all agency officers completed the minimum 40 hours’ training required to keep Kansas certification. Most officers attended additional training either through the agency or on their own. The agency recorded 8,417 hours of training that officers reported attending.
Specialized training in 2004 included: NRA Firearms Instructor training Kansas Certified Public Manager certification NRA Police Rifle training DEA Narcotics School Methamphetamine Clandestine Laboratory procedures Physical Fitness Standards training DARE National training
Detective Jack Morgan is the Training Coordinator. He also serves as a firearms instructor. He has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 16 years.
Jack Morgan, Detective
-23- Criminal Investigations Division
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) underwent some dramatic changes in 2004 as a new captain and lieutenant assumed command. The CID consists of a Detective Unit, a Drug Enforcement Unit, the Crime Scene Investigative Unit, the Property Room, and the Victim Services Unit, which is new to the Sheriff’s Office. There are 22 employees in the CID with a blend of sworn officers and civilians.
Captain Crane is responsible for managing the division. Lt. Blume assists him.
Sergeant Marsha Baird is the agencies Victim Service coordinator. She has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 27 years. She was promoted to sergeant in 1999.
Sergeant Christopher Keys is in charge of the Crime Scene Investigations unit and the Property Room. He is has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 10 years. He was promoted to sergeant in 1999.
Sergeant Richard Mergen is in charge of the 1st shift Detective unit and Criminal Intelligence. He is also the chairman of Sheriff’s Office 150th Anniversary celebrations and activities that will be happening in 2005 (see back cover). He has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 25 years. He was promoted to sergeant in 2004.
Sergeant Philip Higdon is in charge of the 2nd shift Detective unit and Narcotics. He is has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 7 years. He was promoted to sergeant in 2004.
Rachel Gathers is the division clerk. She has been with the agency since 2001.
-24- Crime Scene Investigation Unit
Sergeant Keys oversees both the Crime Scene Investigation Unit (CSIU) and the Property Room. In CSIU two deputies are currently assigned to the unit. The veteran of the unit is Kenton Lewis who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since early 1997. Deputy Robert Kunze who has been with the agency since late 2000. Deputy Keith Oliver, 6 years Kenton Lewis, of service, is currently completing a Keith Oliver, Deputy Cross-Training assignment in CSIU. Deputy
Janelle Barnes is an Office Assistant II of 7 years. She handles the daily office matters.
CSIU can handle a vast multitude of calls, everything from vehicle and residential burglaries to sex crimes and death investigations. In 2004 CSIU worked 19 Robberies, 94 Burglaries, 48 Batteries to Robert Kunze, Janelle Barnes Deputy persons, and 27 Search Warrants. While working these and other cases, CSIU took over 18,500 digital photographs. This is nearly double the number of photographs taken in 2003.
PROPERTY ROOM
All of the CSIU Deputies work in the Property Room as well as the two civilians who are solely dedicated to the Property Room. The Property Technicians are Julie Heinrich and Therese Hodges who were both hired in 2000 to fill those duties. They are primarily responsible for the intake of all property collected by the Shawnee County Julie Heinrich Sheriff’s Office and its safekeeping and Therese Hodges eventual disposal.
All property received into the Property Room is bar-coded and tracked on a computer database. Currently the Property Room houses approximately 45,000 items. In 2004 the Property Room took in 1,431 cases with a total of 3,383 items relating to those cases. They disposed of 1,315 cases and 3,522 items.
-25- Detective Unit
The detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division are dedicated to the pursuit of those individuals responsible for committing the various crimes and the welfare of the victims/citizens of Shawnee County.
Most detectives work general case assignments. One is involved with a federal task force, and another is responsible for Criminal Intelligence and Crime Analysis. Sergeant Mergen and Sgt. Higdon supervise the Detective Unit.
The general “casework” is the primary focus for the majority of the Detectives in the division. Assignments are separated into person and property Crimes. Person detectives investigate crimes that include homicide, rape, robbery, battery, assault, and crimes against children. Property detectives investigate crimes like auto theft, vandalism, burglary, theft and paper crimes such as embezzlement, forgery, and identity theft.
Daniel Jaramillo, Scott Askew, Edward Swift, William Vaughn, Detective Detective Detective Detective
Phillip McKay, James Mummey, Dustin Carlat, David Brede, Detective Detective Detective Detective
-26- Narcotics Unit
The Narcotics Unit consists of several officers who may work in plainclothes, undercover, and inter-agency assignments at any given time. These officers have been to specialized schools that allow them to work safely with a wide variety of hazardous drugs, compounds and chemicals. The agency has, at various times during the year, had officers assigned to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration and several federal and state task forces.
Sgt. Higdon supervises the unit.
Victim Services Unit
The Victim Services Unit provides the means to access crisis and trauma counseling for victims, families, witnesses, and others, and provide assistance to patrol officers and investigators on cases. The goal of the unit is to initiate crisis counseling during or shortly after a crime has occurred, rather than weeks or months later.
Sgt. Baird is the officer assigned to the unit.
-27- Uniformed Operations Division
The Command structure of this division includes Captain Christie, Lieutenant Leone, Lieutenant Kolbek, and Lieutenant Hoobler, six sergeants, and several corporals. Additionally approximately twelve deputies are assigned to each shift.
The Uniformed Operations Division is a 24/7/365 day operation. During the course of the year 2004, the men and women of this division in the performance of their duties serving the citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County drove more than 1,000,000 miles.
During 2004, the Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with other law enforcement entities, participated in numerous DUI. check lanes, Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement programs, child safety seat seminars and traffic enforcement education.
An essential element of traffic law compliance is the enforcement of state laws. The officers of the Sheriff’s Office conducted more than 13,600 traffic stops. In excess of 6,700 citations were issued, 286 DUI arrests made.
Equally important to this agency is that our constituents have a sense of security in their persons and in their homes. To that end, the men and women of this division made approximately 800 misdemeanor and 250 felony arrests. Approximately 1,400 warrants were served, we responded to 2,768 residential and commercial alarms, and we served 2,300 process papers. Officers responded to a call for assistance in 604 cases of domestic violence.
-28- Sergeants in Uniform Operations Division
Sergeant Buford Johnson, AA, serving since 1979, was promoted to sergeant in 1994.
Sergeant George Salehar, BS, serving since 1990 and was promoted to sergeant in 2000.
Sergeant Dave Gowan, BA, serving since 1986, was promoted to sergeant in 2001.
Sergeant Tom Bronaugh, BA, serving since 1995, was promoted to sergeant in 2001.
Sergeant Brad Metz, BA, serving since 1994, was promoted to sergeant in 2003.
Sergeant Steve Luttjohann, BA, serving since 1993, was promoted to sergeant in 2004.
-29- 1st Shift Patrol
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Harold Louderback, Andrew Dale, John Burghart, Richard Westgate, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
James Ward, Michael Wright, Desiree Wright, Dave Seymour, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
Thad Winkelman, Daniel Lotridge, Errin Mahan, Matt Johnston, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
-30- 2nd Shift Patrol
Brett Butell, Steve Evans, Jason Mills, Brad Jones, BrettCor pButell,oral Corporal Deputy Deputy Deputy
Harry Bowen, Gerald Graham, John McHatton, Eric Frey, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
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Erin Thompson, Nick Pipkin, Ashley Previty, Deputy Deputy Deputy
-31- 3rd Shift Patrol
Tim Kampsen, Todd Good, Deputy Deputy
Justin Boyles, Daniel Lopez, Justin Vest, Brian Flott, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
Darren Marr, Aaron Steinlage, Roy Hawks, Jennifer Flott, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
-32- Animal Control Unit
The Animal Control Unit is in the Uniform Operations Division and is supervised by the 1st Shift lieutenant. The unit is contacted by calling 368-2200 and asking for the Animal Control unit. The unit is responsible for responding to citizen complaints and concerns about animals in Shawnee County. The unit enforces county resolutions and state laws regarding the care, welfare, and housing of animals. While the main concern of the unit is domestic animals, the unit also responds to wildlife problems that may concern the health and welfare of Shawnee County citizens and their animals.
The animal control focuses on the humane capture and transportation of animals. Live traps, catch-poles, ropes, leashes, and anesthetic dart guns are some of the equipment they are equipped with to accomplish their tasks.
Vicki Beck is the senior Animal Control Officer. She has been serving since 1982. Ms. Beck is frequently called upon to assist and advise animal control units in other jurisdictions. She has sponsored animal control seminars and trained many people working in animal control techniques.
Judy Johnson has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2000. She worked very hard at creating a professional pamphlet describing the animal control services of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.
-33- Services Division
The Services Division consists of the Accounting, Process, Warrants, Records, Fleet Services, Purchasing, Inventory, Building Maintenance, Building Security, Computer Services, Court Security, and Reception units. Captain Hladky (page 11) and Lt. Royer (page 13) manage the division. The combined staffing of its units in 2004 include twenty- eight officers and nineteen civilians.
Sergeant Michael Rafferty supervises the Court Security unit. He was promoted to sergeant in 1998. He started working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1978.
Sergeant Scott Baker supervises the Fugitive Warrant unit. He was promoted to sergeant in 1998. He is also is the SWAT team commander. He started working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1980.
Sergeant Pat McGuire supervises the Fleet Maintenance and Reception. He also coordinates building maintenance and is assigned to special projects, including the annual report. He was promoted to sergeant in 1998. He started working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1979.
Sergeant John Ostenson supervises the Process unit. He was promoted to sergeant in 2004 after serving several years in Criminal Investigations as a detective. He is also one of the agency’s hostage negotiators. He started working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1994.
Ms. Cecilia Craig oversees the Records unit. She has been working for the Sheriff’s office since 1983.
-34- Records Unit
The Records Unit is the retention center for all reports produced by Shawnee County Sheriff’s officers. Ms. Cecilia Craig coordinates a staff of nine full and part-time employees.
The overall goal of the unit is to gather, store, correlate, and disseminate all records in a quick and professional manner while adhering to a plethora of state and federal laws and rules. Toward that goal, the Records Unit has seen significant changes during 2004 with fuller implementation of an integrated records management system. As various parts of the system are implemented throughout, the agency reports and information are more rapidly and readily available. This reduces duplication of entries and improves the accuracy of information.
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Kathy Bolan Brandy Burkholder Katie Franke Joyce Hines
Catherine Koch Alicia Lott Kimberly Schreiner Caitlin St. Clair John Harper
-35- Accounting Unit
The Accounting Unit is a portion of the Services Division. This unit establishes the yearly budget and then monitors budget activity throughout the year. The unit is responsible for processing payments for goods and services for the agency. They are also responsible for administering the financial aspects of multiple fund accounts and various state and federal grants. Captain Hladky and Lt. Royer are responsible for oversight of the unit.
The Accounting Unit is staffed by Diana Kobs, an accountant with over 21 years of experience. Lynda Flowers assists her.
The Sheriff’s Office generated funds through a number of sources during 2004. These include money paid to the Reserves for various activities, federal and state forfeitures, vending machines, DARE, Crime Prevention, and donations. Diana Kobs Theses revenues stay within the agency Lynda Flowers and are used for specific purposes or unbudgeted expenses. In 2004 these sources generated $414, 250.
Revenues generated by the collection of fees, reimbursements, and some other miscellaneous revenues go into the county general fund. In 2004 those sources generated $1,522,461.
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Fugitive Warrant Unit
The Fugitive/Warrant Unit is responsible for processing and servicing arrest warrants and orders issued by the District Court and any arrest warrants sent by outside agencies. The unit facilitates the transportation of persons to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections who have been arrested by agencies outside of Shawnee County and their transportation to detention and treatment facilities as ordered by the court. The Unit is under the Services Division and Sgt. Baker supervises the unit.
David Burkett, Rob Child, Darrin Johnson, Mike Mulford, Tim McCaffrey, Corporal Corporal Deputy Deputy Deputy
Chris Margle, Shane Harris, Doug Fehr, Deputy Deputy Deputy
Vicki Gideon- Jodi Frost, Jere Randall, Janie German, Lynda Flowers, Mauer, Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk
Total number of warrants received in 2004 10,602 Total number of warrants served in 2004 11,601 Warrants remaining as of December 31, 2004 5,333
-38- Process
The Sheriff is charged by state statute to serve all civil process papers issued by the District Court. The papers may be served by via certified mail, deputies, or civilian process servers. The commissioned officers in the unit are responsible for serving restraining orders, tax warrants, and eviction orders. They also conduct foreclosure sales and seize property under court orders.
Sgt. Ostenson supervises the unit. The other law enforcement officers in the unit are Corporal Alan Simon, Deputy Lauderback, and Deputy Huball. These officers are responsible for serving restraining orders, tax warrants, court- ordered sales, and eviction orders.
Alan Simon, Ernest Lauderback, John Huball, Corporal Deputy Deputy
The civilian process servers operate throughout the community to serve other types of civil process documents that require personal service. The servers are Carol Ashley, Michael Dreher, Jo Higdon, Shannon Johnson, Steve Krueger, and Paul Tavares.
Carol Ashley Michael Dreher Jo Higdon Shannon Johnson Steve Krueger Paul Tavares
The clerks in the office support the officers and servers. They are responsible for receiving and preparing documents from the courts, serving papers on citizens who appear at the Law Enforcement Center, and handling returns to the court after papers are served. They also enter information in the National Crime Information Center computer system detailing information related to domestic violence protection from abuse orders, restraining orders, and stalking orders. The clerks are Melanie Boos, Rose Hanna, Jean Myers, and Debbie Wells.
In 2004 the Process unit: Received 163,773 papers Served 163,315 papers
Melanie Boos Rose Hanna Jean Myers Debbie Wells
-39- COURT SECURITY UNIT
The Court Security Unit of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is charged with providing law enforcement and security functions for the Shawnee County Courthouse. The courthouse is home to the Third Judicial District and many county offices.
Sgt. Rafferty and Cpl. Stallbaumer supervise this unit.
Larry Stallbaumer, John Barber, Charles Holthaus, Tracey McKnight, Corporal Deputy Deputy Deputy
James Garner, Caleb Acree, Kevin Kasl, Deputy Deputy Deputy
The Court Security Unit conducts security screening at the courthouse in much the same way it is carried out at major airports. The unit utilizes walk-through metal detectors, X-ray equipment and hand-held metal detectors. An important part of the overall security screening process is “Bett”, the unit’s explosive detection K-9. Bett and her handler, Deputy Scott Wanamaker, conduct inspections of items that may be too large, bulky or other wise impractical to X-ray or physically inspect.
Security services provided by the unit only comprise part of its overall duties. Members of the unit also stand by in courtrooms to assure the orderly proceedings of the Scott Wanamaker, Deputy court, provide citizens with information about court and and K-9 Bett county offices, take reports of criminal acts and unusual occurrences, make arrests as required, and provide all other law enforcement services as needed.
In 2004 the unit: Screened 667,498 people and 305,718 packages. Arrested 8 people on misdemeanors and 3 people on felony charges. Served 616 warrants Took 297 reports.
-40- Fleet Maintenance
Fleet Maintenance is in the Services Division. The unit oversees all vehicles used by the Sheriff’s Office. In addition, the unit provides support and maintenance for vehicles used by Shawnee County Information & Technology, the Coroner’s Office, and Emergency Communications.
Mechanic Supervisor Jerry Runkle supervises Fleet Maintenance. The other members of the unit are Randy Brown and John Suther.
Jerry Runkle In 2004 the unit handled 1,273 scheduled appointments for repairs and maintenance. The unit also does the custom installation of equipment on all new vehicles coming into the fleet.
Randy Brown John Suther
Inventory Control
Inventory Control manages the storage, issuance of all equipment and the tracking of certain sensitive and/or expensive equipment. In 2004 a bar-code scanner was purchased by the agency to expedite the inventory process while increasing the accuracy of the unit.
Glenda Anderson has been the Inventory Specialist since the position was created in 2000. She has worked for Shawnee County since 1980.
Glenda Anderson
Reception
Marguerita Essman is the receptionist for the agency. She welcomes visitors, issues temporary passes, answers phones, and assists with a variety of paperwork. She has worked for Shawnee County since 2003.
Marguerita Essman -41- SWAT
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons And Tactics team is a group of specially trained officers. They assist in drug raids and volatile situations. The team members come from a variety of units throughout the agency. They have a wide variety of backgrounds and experience. They work and train closely with narcotic officers and negotiation team members. The team has scheduled monthly practices and in addition the members attend a variety of regional and national specialized training activities. The team holds an active team membership in the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The team commander is Sergeant Scott Baker. Service Division Commander Captain Rick Hladky provides oversight and consultation.
The SWAT team responded to 10 high-risk situations during 2004.
-42- K-9 Unit
The K-9 Officers and their K-9 partners provide patrol, narcotic, and bomb detection services for the Sheriff’s office and outside agencies when requested. Some of the agencies we assisted were the United States Secret Service, US Marshall’s Office, Kansas National Guard, Lawrence Police Department, and the Kansas Highway Patrol. All of the other officers are assigned to specific duties in various divisions with the K-9 duties being an added duty and responsibility.
In 2004 a primary goal of this unit was to be active in Community Policing activities. 3,600 citizens viewed the K-9 units at 21 various presentations and demonstrations. The K-9 unit handled 191 patrol activities that resulted in 25 suspects being apprehended. The K-9 unit narcotics-related activities resulted in the seizures of 646 pounds of marijuana, 8 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of cocaine, and $334,200 in currency. The bomb detection K-9’s handled 90 events in 2004.
Sgt. Metz is in charge of the unit. He trains and works with Deputies Evans, Dale, Good, Marr, Wanamaker, and Steve Evans, Andrew Dale, Todd Good, Darrin Marr, S. Wanamaker, Trammel. Corporal Corporal Deputy Deputy Deputy
Interdiction Unit
Another element of enforcement for this agency is highway criminal interdiction. Here, well-trained officers monitor the traffic flow of your state and federal highways looking for illegal activity. These officers are acutely aware that many criminal enterprises use these roads to transport illicit substances, material, and property.
During the year of 2004 alone, our interdiction officers intercepted the states second largest seizure ever of marijuana, nearly 2,900 lbs. They were also responsible for stopping an individual who was a soldier from Ft. Riley and worked in the pharmacy. The officers recovered drugs stolen from the pharmacy and the investigation ultimately led to the prosecution of soldiers throughout the country. The Tracey Trammel, Brian Rhodd, Deputy investigation unearthed a multi-million dollar theft Deputy ring of medication from military pharmacy’s throughout the United States. These are but a few of the cases initiated by the Interdiction unit. The Unit is under the Uniform Operations Division of Captain Christie. Deputy Trammel and Deputy Rhodd are the current interdiction officers.
-43- Reserves
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division consists of community-minded citizens that volunteer their time in providing additional law enforcement services to the citizens of Shawnee County. All Shawnee County Sheriff Reserve officers complete a 160-hour part-time officer’s training academy prior to receiving a Reserve commission and are required to provide 16 hours of service each month in addition to completing 40 hours of certified training annually.
Reserve officers come from all walks of life. They augment the Sheriff’s Office by providing law enforcement assistance in virtually every area of the agency.
In 2004 the Reserve Division provided over 7,100 hours to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and community, which translates to an estimated annual savings in salaries of over $191,000.
Captain Allen Moran is the Commander of the Reserves Division and has been with the Reserves for over 25 years.
Photos of Sgt. Michael Wikle and Deputies David Kuzanek and Shawn Parcells are unavailable.
Allen Moran, Myron Stucky, Len Richter, Nelson, Martir, Ron Barnes, Captain Lieutenant Sergeant Sergeant Corporal
Alvie Loveall, Eddie Aldrine, Michael DeHaven, Joshua Klamm, Ronald Myers, Corporal Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
Eric Weber, Arlin Olson, Larry Smith, Gary Wadley, Charles Wichert, Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy
-44- Cadets
Cadet Program Explorer Post #2731
The Cadet program is set up to create an opportunity for young people to explore their early interests in law enforcement.
The Cadet program is organized under guidelines established by the Boy Scouts of America in accordance with the philosophies started by their founder Robert Baden- Powell in 1908. At this level of scouting they are an Explorer Post. Individuals at least fourteen years old and under the age of twenty-one are eligible to apply to the Cadets.
The Cadets have planned meeting times each month where they learn basic policies and techniques of law enforcement. They also are allowed to ride with officers as observers. Cadets are actively involved in community policing through a variety of volunteer activities during community events.
The cadets are: Jordan Best John Cundy Natasha Eames Kelly Goehring Lindsey LaCrete Nathan Miller Cory Russell Quinton Taylor
-45- Posse
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse was established in 1994. The Mounted Posse’s activities are coordinated through Lt. Hoobler.
Dave Ann Ann Fran Debbie Aschenbrenner Aschenbrenner Bullock Bullock Clough
Chris Rosemarie Chance Dan Maurice Crawford Doyle Eldridge Jenks Koch
Jean Ralph Fred Alisa Metzger- Laurinda McCormick McMaster Metzger Crawford Ramonda
Debra Howard Stockwell Wasson
The following have no photos available: Jessica Dowding Connie Rasmussen Joey Dowding Paul Rasmussen Christine Glidden Connie Sparks James Jacobson Janet Stock Kevin Ketter Linda Weber Gayle Killion Anne Wolbridge Mike Killion Dagmar Wolfley
-46- Hiring Process
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office makes every effort to hire the most qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Sheriff.
Qualifications: • Twenty-one (21) years of age or older • Height and weight proportional • Must have a high school diploma or GED • Must be able to pass a written test. • Must be able to pass an agility test. • NO RECORD OF A FELONY CONVICTION • NO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTION
Testing Procedure The physical agility test consists of a 440-yard running course that includes: • A small jump (4 times) • Change of direction (4 times) • Slalom course (4 times) • Scaling a 4-foot barrier (8 times) • Pulling the trigger of a handgun five (5) times with each hand (4 times) • Removing an 80-pound object from a simulated vehicle, lifting it above the waist, and then moving the weight 10 yards (1 Time)
All applicants who pass the physical agility and written tests will then have a series of appointments that include: • Interview with Sheriff’s staff • Interview with background investigator • Interview and testing with polygraph examiner
If you are interested in starting a law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff for the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, please contact:
Shawnee County Department of Human Resources 200 SE 7th Topeka, Kansas 66603 (785) 233-8200 ext. 4144
For more information, please contact: Sergeant Scott Holladay (785) 368-2233 Email: [email protected] -47- 150th Anniversary
Established in 1855, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office will celebrate the 150th Anniversary in 2005.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office 150th Anniversary commemorative book will focus on the people that have served people of Shawnee County over the years. Only pre-ordered books will be printed. Make arrangements to reserve your copy as soon as possible.
If you are interested in owning one of these books, please contact: Detective Richard Mergen at (785) 368-2234.