People making a difference for our community.

Sergeant Pat McGuire created the 2006 Annual Report.

Proofreading consultation volunteered by Bethany McGuire.

Shawnee County Information Technologies staff provided assistance & formatting.

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Table of Contents

6 Preamble & Mission statement 7 Sheriff Richard W. Barta 8 Undersheriff Donald E. Burns 9 Major Rick Hladky 10 Captain Lance Royer 11 Captain Scott Holladay 12 Lieutenants Blume, Bronaugh, Gilchrist, and Hoobler 13 Lieutenants Kolbek, Leone, and Mergen 14 Administrative Assistant & General Counsel 15 Chaplaincy Program 17 Organizational chart 18 Accreditation 19 Training 20 Community Services 22 School Resources 23 Professional Standards 24 Criminal Investigations Division 25 CSIU & Property 26 Detectives 27 Narcotics, Victim Services, and Offender Registration 28 Uniformed Operations Division 29 Patrol Sergeants 30 Patrol Corporals and Deputies 32 Animal Control 34 Services Division and Supervisors 35 Records 36 Accounting 38 Fugitive Warrants 39 Process 40 Court Security 41 Fleet Services, Inventory, and Reception 42 SWAT 43 K-9 & Criminal Interdiction 44 Reserves 45 Posse 48 Hiring

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Shawnee County Sheriff's Office

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 our philosophy of service to the benefit of the citizens we

serve.

Mission Statement

Working in partnership with the community to protect and serve

with honor, integrity, and professionalism.

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Sheriff Richard W. Barta

2006 is a year to remember. We, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, achieved national recognition through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.). This project took over three years to attain and required an all agency commitment. Many thanks to the members of the Sheriff’s Office, including the reserve officers and posse members who made this goal happen. I want to specifically acknowledge the efforts of Lieutenant Scott Gilchrist. He is the driving force who successfully guides us through the on-going C.A.L.E.A. process.

I am reminded daily by a poster displayed in our office that “Success is not a destination, it is a journey”. The same is true with C.A.L.E.A. We must continue to strive every day for professional excellence.

In 2006 we also started our first Crime Prevention Academy. This academy is in addition to our on-going citizen academy. Both programs have benefited our community policing/partnering efforts. By working together and building a relationship with the citizens, we have a better opportunity to reduce or prevent crime.

It continues to be an honor to serve as your Sheriff. Along with the responsibility come challenges and rewards. Thanks to each of you for allowing me the opportunity to lead the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

Richard W. Barta Richard W. Barta Sheriff, Shawnee County

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Undersheriff Burns

It’s hard to imagine that I am writing an item for the Annual Report for the 5th time in my tenure as Shawnee County Undersheriff.

I sincerely believe the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is the best-kept secret in law enforcement. Under the leadership of Sheriff Barta, this Sheriff’s Office has been blessed with equipment that a lot of law enforcement agencies can only dream of having. The vehicle fleet is in top condition and equipped with the most modern aids on the market including radar, in-car camera, computer and GPS Tracking system. The deputies are as well equipped with state of the art equipment to help them do their job.

I am continually amazed at the quality personnel, both sworn and civilian, that

this agency attracts and retains. They are some of the sharpest and most dedicated individuals you will find anywhere.

I believe this says a lot about the people who make all this possible, the taxpayers of Shawnee County. If it weren’t for your support of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the foresight to elect someone of Sheriff Barta’s caliber, this agency would not be what it is today. I am proud to say that I am a part of this organization and am honored to serve as your Undersheriff.

Donald E. Burns Donald E. Burns Undersheriff

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Major Rick Hladky

I am proud to present the citizens we serve with this, the 2006 Annual Report. The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office have done a great job of promoting this agency, and themselves, as a professional and caring unit.

During 2006 the agency continued to grow and flourish. Captain Lance Royer graduated from the FBI National Academy. Captain Scott Holladay, Lt. Kolbek, and Lt. Hoobler all graduated from the University of Kansas Certified Public Management program. Several of the agency employees completed their college degrees while other continue to strive toward degrees in their fields of study.

This agency has a history of concern and respect for everybody in our community. We have officers serving in the Middle East, employees working with domestic violence programs, and we actively participate in a variety of charitable events throughout the

year. The agency also promotes communication with the community through our Citizen Academy, crime prevention programs, and community policing programs.

We are here to serve you. Please contact us any time you have a question or comment about the agency.

Rick L. Hladky Rick L. Hladky Major

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Captain Lance Royer

Captain Lance Royer, BA, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for eighteen years. He was promoted to Captain in August of 2006. As the Uniformed Operations Division Commander he is responsible for all Patrol shifts, Criminal Interdiction, and Animal Control. He also oversees a portion of the Services Division: Process, Warrants, Records, Building Maintenance, Building Security, Computer Services, and Court Security. He is the agency coordinator for NCIC. In addition to these duties he is a negotiator and the 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.

Captain Royer graduated from the FBI National Academy in 2006. For more on the FBI National Academy you can look them up on the Internet at:http://www.fbi.gov/hq/td/academy/na/na.htm

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Captain Scott Holladay

Captain Scott Holladay has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for thirty years. He was promoted to Captain in September 2005. He is the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. His command includes the Detective Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, property room, Offender Registration Unit, Crime Analysis Unit, and Drug Enforcement Unit.

Captain Holladay began his career with the Sheriff’s Office assigned to the jail. Since that time he has served in the Traffic Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Unit, Court Security Unit and the Professional Standards Unit.

Captain Holladay formed the Professional Standards Unit and developed the policies and procedures for the unit during his five-year assignment there. Capt. Holladay

supervised the Community Services Unit during a time that the Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy was developed.

Captain Holladay is a 1977 graduate of Kansas State University. He attended the Kansas University Public Management Center and became a Certified Public Manager in 2006. He graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Executive Development School in 2006. He serves as a supervisor of the agency Crisis Negotiation Team.

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Lieutenant Blume Lieutenant Phil Blume has served over 17 years with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office. He has served in each division of the Sheriff's Office. He was hired in September 1989, promoted to sergeant in 2000 and lieutenant in 2004. Lieutenant Blume helped establish two positions in the agency. The first was the School Resource Officer program at Shawnee Heights High School in 1998. The second was the polygraph examiner position in 2001, in which he still serves. In May 2004, he transferred into the Criminal Investigations Division. He has supervisory oversight of Detectives, Crime Scene Investigations, Narcotics, Victim's Assistance, Offender Registration, and the Criminal Analyst.

Lieutenant Tom Bronaugh Lt. Bronaugh is a 1989 graduate of Topeka High School and a 1994 graduate of Washburn University. He began his career with the Sheriff's Office in 1995. He has served in Patrol, on SWAT, and as a School Resource Officer. He was promoted to corporal in Patrol in 2001 and later that year to sergeant. His promotion to the rank of lieutenant came in 2005. For part of 2006, beside his duties in Patrol, he also had the responsibility of supervising Warrants, Process, and Courthouse Security.

Lieutenant Scott Gilchrist Lieutenant Gilchrist graduated from Seaman High School. He received a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the University of Kansas. He was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in 1994. He has been a field training officer, video training facilitator, SWAT assault team leader, and a corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant in the patrol unit. He is currently the agency Accreditation Manager and the Accreditation/Training Unit Lieutenant in the Administration Division. He is the chairman of the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition. He also remains active as a trainer in various subjects, including accreditation, domestic violence, and terrorism.

Lieutenant Shane Hoobler Lieutenant Shane Hoobler has served Shawnee County for over seventeen years. He was a corporal in Operations and Community Services, a sergeant in the Fugitive/Warrant unit. He was promoted to lieutenant in July of 2004 as one of three Operations Lieutenants. In October of 2005 he transferred to the Services Division. As the Services Division lieutenant he oversees Accounting, Process, Warrants, Records, Fleet Services, Purchasing, Inventory, Building Maintenance, Building Security, Computer Services, Court Security and Reception. He is also the coordinator of the Mounted Posse. He is a graduate of 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.

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Lieutenant Michael Kolbek Lieutenant Michael Kolbek, BS, CPM, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for twelve years, and is a twenty-year veteran of the United States Navy, having retired from the US Navy Reserve in 2005. 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 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 duties as an Assistant Division Commander in the Uniformed Operations Division. His present duties are as the agency’s Professional Standards Investigator and Recruiter. He is

a former team member and commander of the SWAT Team. He holds a certificate as a Certified Public Manager from the University of Kansas and is currently pursuing his graduate studies in public administration at the University of Kansas.

Lieutenant Samuel J. Leone III Lieutenant Leone hails from Buffalo, NY, and came to Kansas via Fort Riley in 1991. He separated from military service and eventually began his law enforcement career as a Reserve Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office in January of 1994. In July of that year he was became a full-time deputy with the Sheriff’s Office. He has served as a K9 handler, SWAT Team member and commander, and been promoted through the ranks of corporal, sergeant, and now lieutenant in the Operations Division. He also served as the Process Unit Sergeant in the Services Division from 2001-2002. He has been active as an instructor in the defensive tactics field and has attended supervisory and tactical training courses. Lieutenant Leone has also graduated from the Certified Public Manager

Course offered through the University of Kansas. He currently serves as the third shift Operations lieutenant.

Lieutenant Richard Mergen Lieutenant Rich Mergen began his law enforcement career with the Sheriff’s Office in May 1979 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. During his 27 years of service, he has been assigned to Patrol, Community Relations/Crime Prevention and Criminal Investigations. He worked in the investigations division as a general case detective for 16 years before accepting a criminal intelligence and crime analysis detective position in 2002. Rich Mergen was promoted to sergeant in March 2004 and supervised 1st shift detective personnel. In August 2006, he was promoted to lieutenant, returned to Patrol and currently supervises all 2nd shift patrol officers as well as the two Animal Control officers.

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Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant to Sheriff Barta 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. Additionally she maintains the personnel files, attend staff meetings to record the minutes, and produce the Sheriff’s Office newsletter. Judy. Forster served in this capacity during 2006. She was a sheriff’s deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office for 29 years, retiring as a sergeant in 1999. She became Administrative Assistant to Sheriff Barta in 2000.

General Counsel

The General Counsel is 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. He has served as the General Counsel for the Sheriff since 2004.

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, Mr. George served as the General Counsel for the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority from 1998 to 2003. Mr. George

also served as Chief of Litigation for the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services for more than fifteen years whereby he was involved in a number of significant civil lawsuits impacting the citizens of Kansas. He has also served as a public defender and was a law clerk for the Hearing Examiner the Honorable Charles S. Scott for the Kansas Human Rights Department. Mr. Scott is legendary as the lawyer who filed the monumental case of Brown vs. Board of Education.

Mr. George’s responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating all contracts entered into by the Shawnee County Sheriff Office. He 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 prosecutes county home rule violations and addresses potential claims against the sheriff, coordinating those activities with the Shawnee County Counselor.

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Chaplaincy Program

The Chaplaincy Program is sponsored by and is 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 retired from 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.

Chaplain Hansen 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 2006 Chaplain Hansen logged 508 hours and nearly 5800 miles in support of the Sheriff’s Office. He also worked with the Topeka Police Department Chaplain. His other activities during 2006 included:

Assistance at the Scene 9 Counseling 17 Ceremonies 18 Death Notifications 30Hospital / Home Visits 13 Teaching Classes 11

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Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office 2006 Organizational Chart

Patrol

Animal Control

Criminal Interdiction

Canine training and Canine Implementation

OperationsCaptain Royer

Detectives

Crime Scene Investigation Unit

Narcotics

OffenderRegistration

Victim Assistance

InvestigationsCaptain Holladay

CaptainHolladay

Accounting

FleetServices

Inventory

Purchasing

Reception

ConcealedCarryHandgunApplications

CourtSecurity

Warrants

Process

CaptainRoyer

Services

SheriffRichard W. Barta

UndersheriffDonald Burns

MajorRick Hladky

General Counsel

AdministrativeAssistant

Chaplain Services

Public Information

Accreditation

Training

Community Services

Professional Standards

Selection/Hiring Process

DARE/School Resource Reserves

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Accreditation Unit

In 2002, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office launched a program to achieve accredited status through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. CALEA is a private, nonprofit organization that accredits law enforcement agencies internationally through its voluntary law enforcement accreditation program.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted a three-year agency-wide self-assessment to ensure that it complied with the 446 standards of the CALEA law enforcement accreditation program. In December 2005, three CALEA assessors conducted an on-site assessment to verify our compliance with the applicable standards. The following findings were included in the assessment team’s final report to CALEA:

“The assessment team found the agency’s policies, procedures and operations to meet and often exceed those set forth by the Commission. The agency personnel were observed to act in a professional manner and presented a neat and professional appearance at all times.

The agency is dedicated to select personnel that possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the functions necessary to maintain the agency’s already high standards.

SNSO utilizes its many resources and strategies to build strong community relations and support. The results of their weekly surveys indicate that they are performing well and citizens are supportive of their efforts. Other law enforcement agencies in the area looked to SNSO for leadership and support.

The agency places a great deal of emphasis on treating citizens with uniformity and respect and also emphasizes quality over quantity. It is clearly seen that this agency has a strong commitment to traffic enforcement, traffic safety, education and improved engineering in an overall effort to promote voluntary compliance with traffic laws and reduce traffic crashes.

Based on the review of the standards and observation of agency personnel and operations SNSO is clearly providing a high level of service to the citizens. This is exemplified in all facets of the agency’s operations from the administration to the line level patrol deputy. Each organizational component the assessors examined was well run and the personnel professional. It is obvious that all the members of this agency were proud of the agency and committed to providing the best quality service possible.

Based on recommendations contained in the assessment team’s report, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was granted accredited status on March 25th, 2006 at an award ceremony in Jacksonville, Florida.

Receiving accredited status is a significant achievement, as SNSO is the first and only Kansas sheriff’s office to achieve this honor. We have now joined the elite ranks of less than 5% of American law enforcement agencies. Without agency-wide cooperation, this milestone would not have been reached.

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Training Unit

The Training Unit is responsible for coordinating all training, related activities, and documentation of training at the agency and is part of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Accreditation & Training Unit. Law Enforcement officers in Kansas are required to obtain a minimum of forty hours of continuing education each training year.

In 2006 the Agency recorded 14,802 hours of training. Highlights of some the training attended by Shawnee County Sheriff’s Officers are listed below.

�� Kansas Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy (for new recruits).

�� FBI National Academy �� Kansas University Certified Public Manager’s Course �� DEA Narcotics Unit Supervisor Training �� The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office also held a Reserve Officer Training Academy

during 2006.

The members of the Training Unit include Training Specialist Janie German who joined the unit in October 2005 and Training Coordinator Sgt. Jack Morgan.

New Officers Two new officers joined the agency in December 2006. They are assigned to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center at Hutchison until the graduation in the spring of 2007.

Deputy Cochran (left) Deputy Mergen (right)

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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 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), home security, personal security, community awareness, scams against the elderly, and child safety.

The Sheriff’s Office also offers the D.A.R.E. curriculum to 6th grade students in 12 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. Deputy Daniel Lopez was recently assigned to Community Services and DARE. He just received his instructor’s certificate in the current teaching curriculum for D.A.R.E. and School Resource Officer. He has previously worked in the Court Security Division and in the Patrol Division. He has served the citizens of Shawnee County since October of 2000.

In May 2006 the Sheriff’s Office established one full time Crime Prevention deputy in the Community Services Unit. Deputy Justin Boyles was selected to fill the position. Deputy Boyles is responsible for all of the Neighborhood Watch activities in Shawnee County, and also serves as a member of the Safe Streets Coalition. He has received special training in CPTED and has since put on the first ever Crime Prevention Academy for the Sheriff’s Office. He has served his entire career in the Patrol Division and was also assigned as the community officer in Montara, until his transfer into the Community Services Division. Deputy Boyles has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County since October of 2000.

The Community Services Unit has conducted 6 sessions of 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 and the Crime Prevention Academy are not designed, nor are they 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, and how to limit their risk of falling victim to crimes.

Sergeant Martha Lutz is in charge of the Community Services Unit, and also serves as the agency’s Public Information Officer. She also coordinates and handles other special projects and meetings. She has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 28 years.

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School Resource Officers

School Resource Officers are each assigned to a Shawnee County high school. They serve as a resource to students, school staff, administrators and parents. The SRO is an educator and also handles 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. The SRO may also act in the capacity of a counselor, assisting students with problems and conflict resolution. They make referrals regarding the best interest of the students. Most importantly, SRO’s serve as positive adult role models.

School Resource Officers and their assignments are:

Deputy Todd Stallbaumer Deputy Russ Berry Deputy Kelly Jordan Seaman High Shawnee Heights High Washburn Rural High

Deputy Desiree Wright Deputy Jay Simecka Silver Lake High Hayden HighRossville High

Sergeant Martha Lutz supervises the School Resource Officers. She has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 28 years.

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Professional Standards Unit

Professional Standards Unit’s primary function 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 of new deputies. By employing the highest quality applicants and providing them with continuing education, the Sheriff’s Office strives to provide the best service to the community.

Lt. Michael Kolbek is in charge of the Professional Standards Unit. He investigates complaints, problems, and the backgrounds of people being considered for employment. He handles recruiting of applicants and assists in the selection process. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2004. He has a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University, a certificate as a Certified Public Manager from the University of Kansas and is currently a graduate student in their Public Administration Graduate Program. He is a veteran of the US Navy Reserve and has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for 12 years. (Photo on page 13.)

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Criminal Investigations Division

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) consists of the Detective Unit, the Drug Enforcement Unit, the Crime Scene Investigative Unit, the Property Room, Victim Services and Offender Registration Unit, Criminal Intelligence and our Crime Analysis.

Captain Holladay is responsible for managing the division. Lt. Blume assists him.

Sergeant Philip Higdon supervises the 1st & 2nd shift Detective Units, Criminal Intelligence, Crime Analyst, and the Victim Services and Offender Registration Unit. He has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 7 years. He was promoted to sergeant in 2004.

Sergeant Scott Askew supervises the Narcotics Unit. He is has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County for over 10 years. He was promoted to sergeant in 2006. (Photo not available.)

Detective James Mummey is our Criminal Intelligence liaison. He is responsible for the collection and dissemination of all criminal intelligence that comes to the agency. He is also the direct contact to other agencies as well as various groups regarding criminal intelligence. He also assists other detectives with case investigations.

Phil Lange is our Crime Analyst. This is a new position to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, just established in 2006. He is responsible for the collection of most statistical information used inside the agency. The function of this position is to collect specific criminal information so we are able to proactively target areas where crime is likely to occur.

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Crime Scene Investigation Unit The Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Property Room are both supervised by Sergeant Chris Keys. He is a 13-year veteran with the Sheriffs Office and has spent nearly the last 7 years supervising these units. Two deputies are assigned to CSIU. Deputy Kenton Lewis is a 10-year veteran. Deputy James Garner is a 10-year veteran.

Janelle Barnes is assigned to CSIU as an Office Assistant II. She has been at the Sheriff’s Office for nearly ten years. She handles the daily office matters, typing reports, filing, and making copies of video recordings and digital photographs for the District Attorneys Office and defense attorneys.

The Crime Scene officers are trained and equipped to handle a wide array of calls, everything from simple burglaries to the more complex such as rapes and death investigations. A large portion of casework involves photography, as demonstrated by the nearly 18,000 photographs taken of crime scenes in 2006.

PROPERTY ROOM Property Technicians, Julie Heinrich and Therese Hodges, conduct the normal daily operation of the 4,800 square foot Property Room. Their primary duty is the daily intake and tracking of all the property seized or collected by deputies on the automated bar-coding system. They also devote a great deal of their time to setting up the disposal of unneeded property and evidence. In 2006 the Property Room took in 4,826 items from 1,769 cases while purging 4,028 items from 459 cases. At the end of 2006 there were 16,792 cases being housed in the Property Room, which amounts to well over 100,000 items.

Sergeant Keys Deputy Lewis Deputy Garner

Janelle Barnes Julie Heinrich Therese Hodges

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DETECTIVE UNIT

The Detective Unit is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division and is dedicated to the welfare of the citizens of Shawnee County and to the victims of crimes of those cases that are reported to this agency. This unit is also dedicated to the pursuit of those individuals responsible for the commission of these various crimes.

The detective unit separates case assignments into person crimes and property crimes. Person crimes include homicide, rape, robbery battery assault, as well as crimes against children. Property crimes include burglary, theft criminal damage to property, identity theft, forgery, and embezzlement.

Along with these primary duties the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office also has officers assigned to the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Task Force and the Heart of American Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (HARCFL) overseen by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The ATF Task Force investigates federal crimes in the area as well as those that are referred by local law enforcement. The HARCFL investigates computer crimes referred in Kansas and Missouri. Another duty handled by the Detective Unit is that of Offender Registration. All persons as sexual or violent offenders must register in the state of Kansas in the area where they reside.

Detective Brede Detective Carlat Detective McKay

Detective Swift Detective Vaughn Corporal Winkelman

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Narcotics

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.

Sergeant Askew supervises the unit.

Offender Registration and Victim Services Unit

Offender registration consists of keeping current personal information on offenders who were convicted of certain sexual and violent crimes since 1994. All of these individuals are required to report in person to the Sheriff’s Office twice each year. Plus they are required to notify this office within 10 days of every address, employment, vehicle, or school change. Failure to provide the required information or keep it current can result in a new felony charge and further incarceration. All registrations and updates are coordinated with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Most of these offenders appear on the KBI web page: http://www.kansas.gov/kbi/ro.shtml

In 2006 Deputy Erin Thompson took in over 500 offender registrations and updates. She also filed charges against 40 offenders for registration violations.

Victim Services provides assistance to victims of crime. Being the victim of a crime can be very traumatic as well as a confusing event in a person’s life. This unit is dedicated to positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of Shawnee County by assisting victims, survivors, families, and witnesses who are impacted by crime.

Deputy Erin Thompson, the officer assigned to this position, has been serving the citizens of Shawnee County since 2001.

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Patrol Unit

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Patrol utilizes six sergeants, six corporals and twenty-seven deputies to provide service to the community. The officers are split into two squads with staggered staring times for each shift. This provides some overlap during shift changes, which helps to ensure the citizens of Shawnee County are provided adequate law enforcement coverage.

Some of their activities include: �� Accident investigations �� Detection and arrest of criminal

offenders.�� Domestic violence & disturbance calls �� DUI detection & enforcement �� Fire and medical responses �� Investigate non-injury, injury and

fatality motor vehicle collisions. �� Neighborhood disputes calls

�� Physical security checks of businesses

�� Providing proactive and alternative patrol techniques.

�� Residential alarm calls �� Residential burglary calls �� Service of arrest warrants �� Serving Civil Process & Arrest

Warrants�� Service of court documents/orders �� Traffic enforcement

Two community officers are assigned to the Montara subdivision. This federally funded program has been an overwhelming success. There has been a drastic reduction in criminal activity in this particular community. These officers operate out of the Shawnee County Velma K Paris Community Center. They use either a patrol car or a bicycle to work in this area.

In the spirit of community policing, patrol officers participate in “block parties”, “Neighborhood Watch” meetings and a wide range of other meetings and events. Along with the activities described above, many of the officers are trained in various specialties ranging from Emergency Vehicle Operation and Control, Firearms Instruction, LIDAR/Radar Instruction, Accident Reconstruction, Canine Handling (Explosive Detection), Criminal Interdiction.

The deputies who work Patrol are dedicated and skillful officers who take pride in being a part of the community. Whether they are out in the daylight or working while most of us sleep, the deputies remain on alert to serve and protect its citizens.

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Patrol Unit Sergeants

Sergeant Johnson Sergeant Salehar

Sergeant Acree Sergeant Reynolds

Sergeant Gowan Sergeant Dale

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Patrol Unit Corporals and Deputies

Corporal Evans Corporal Good Corporal Kampsen Corporal Louderback

Corporal Wright Deputy E. Adams Deputy Burghart Deputy Culver

Deputy Foster Deputy Oliver Deputy Harmon Deputy R. Hawks

Deputy Johnston Deputy Jones Deputy Kasl Deputy Lotridge

Not shown: Deputy A. Adams, Deputy G. Graham, Deputy M. Johnson

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Deputies in Patrol

Deputy Mahan Deputy Marr Deputy Mills Deputy Nelson

Deputy Oliver

Deputy Pfannenstiel Deputy Roberts Deputy S. Johnson Deputy Pipkin

Deputy Schadegg Deputy St. Clair Deputy Steinlage Deputy Underwood

Deputy Vest Deputy Wanamaker Deputy Ward Deputy Westgate

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Animal Control

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit consists of two officers. They maintain coverage throughout the county and rural areas. They are available during most daytime hours every day.

The Animal Control Officers provide a number of services to the citizens. Some of those duties include: �� Investigation into suspected animal neglect and abuse �� Rescue of injured animals �� Investigation of animal bite complaints �� Quarantine of animals �� Safe capture of lost or strayed animals �� Responds to animal related issues �� Enforcement of county and state laws pertaining to animals

The Animal Control Officers are highly experienced, trained and equipped to handle most domestic animal and some wildlife issues. The Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit is committed to serving the public needs in the care and well being of the animals throughout Shawnee County. They also serve as trainer/resources for animal control officers across the Midwest.

Vicki Hamilton is the senior Animal Control Officer. She was hired in November of 1982. With over 24 years of experience she has dealt with a variety of domestic and wild animals. She is frequently asked to consult with officers and agencies across the Midwest.

Justin Hottman started with the agency in February of 2005. His background in farming and ranching has given him a solid foundation to build on as an Animal Control Officer. Justin has proven his value as an insightful and thoughtful individual and is an asset to the agency.

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Services Division

The Services Division consists of the Accounting, Building Maintenance, Building Security, Computer Services, Court Security, Fleet Services, Inventory, Process, Purchasing, Reception, Records, and Warrants units. Since the retirement of Captain Don Christie the supervision of this division has been split between Captain Royer and Captain Holladay. Lieutenant Hoobler and Lieutenant Bronaugh assist them.

During most of 2006 the supervision of the units in the division was divided as follows:

Captain Royer and Lieutenant Bronaugh maintain oversight of Building Security, Computer Services, Court Security, Process and Warrants units.

Captain Holladay and Lieutenant Hoobler maintain oversight of the Accounting, Building Maintenance, Fleet Services, Inventory Purchasing, Reception, and Records units.

Services Sergeant

Sergeant Pat McGuire is the Services Division Sergeant and has been with the agency for 28 years. He is responsible for the Fleet Services Unit and the Receptionist.

Sergeant McGuire creates and maintains current copies of all agency forms as necessary for one of the CALEA standards. He coordinates remodeling and repairs involving the Sheriff’s Office at the Law Enforcement Center. He works with vendors and assists with ordering equipment. He is the contact for all maintenance and janitorial problems and concerns. Sergeant McGuire also creates photo ID cards for county employees needing access to the

courthouse. He assists with key control, access, and building security at the LEC. He also complies the annual report.

Starting in 2006 Sergeant McGuire was directed to coordinate the Conceal Carry Handgun Application process in Shawnee County. Evolving out of that process he also fingerprints people applying for a variety of jobs and licensing.

Sergeant McGuire works with a variety of divisions and units to coordinate activities and solve problems. Sergeant McGuire is considered a person willing to take on the unusual tasks or problems and successfully handle them.

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Records Unit

The Records Unit is comprised of eight full time clerks, one part-time clerk, and an Office Manager. The Records Unit is the central repository for all reports generated by the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. The Records Unit is responsible for typing dictated reports and data entry. They also digitally scan all reports into the current Records Management System and process towed-vehicle reports. The unit makes National Crime Information Center entries on missing persons and stolen property as well as maintaining the validity of those entries. The unit also maintains criminal history for arrests that results in incarceration at the Shawnee County Department of Corrections.

The Records Unit has completed the new integrated reporting system. This system allows the Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Department of Corrections, and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office to share information, thus reducing duplication of entries. This system now allows officers in the field to use an in-car computers to enter reports. This allows for faster and more accurate reporting of crimes and incidents.

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. The Records Unit is dedicated to provide law enforcement officers with quick, easy access to any and all information they need to better serve the community.

Ms. Cecilia Craig is the Office Manager.

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1st row: Cecilia Craig, Janet Apsley, Shannon Bayless, Valerie Britto, Deborah Brock

2nd row: John Harper, Joyce Hines, Xewkija Johnson, Tessa Kolbek, Rebecca Spielman

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Accounting Unit

The Accounting Unit is part of the Services Division, reporting directly to Lieutenant Hoobler and Captain Holladay. Diana Kobs, Accountant II, and Sharlene Showalter, Accountant I, staff the unit. Both accountants have many years of experience, with a wide range of skills. The Accounting Unit establishes the yearly budget, processes payments for goods and services, and monitors the budget throughout the year. They are responsible for multi-fund accounting for the agency, which includes state and federal grants, state and federal forfeitures, and special revenue accounts. The unit is also responsible for all aspects of payroll for the agency.

The Sheriff’s Office generates funds each year, which includes payments for services provided by the Reserve Division, the Canine Unit, the Dare program and the Crime Prevention program. Funds are also received for state and federal forfeitures.

In 2006 funds in the amount of $526,072 were generated, and retained by the agency for unbudgeted expenses or used for specific purposes.

The Sheriff’s Office also generated funds by the collection of fees, reimbursements, tax revenues, and miscellaneous revenues. In 2006 $1,458,880 was generated, which went into the county general fund.

Diana Kobs Sharlene Showalter

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2006 Expenses Chart

Salaries & Benefits $8,282,052. 79%Supplies & Materials $1,258,197. 12%Services & Charges $613,314. 6%Capital Outlay $298,016. 3%Total $10,451,579

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FUGITIVE/WARRANT UNIT

The Fugitive/Warrant Unit is under the immediate supervision of Sergeant Scott Baker. He supervises two corporals and seven deputies. Two two-person teams work first shift and two two-person teams work second shift. One deputy is assigned full time to the Federal Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force. The officers are responsible for the service of all warrants issued by the local District Courts, or from whatever jurisdiction believes their wanted subjects are in our area. At any given time there are approximately 5,500 active warrants for subjects’ arrest here in Shawnee County. Processing these warrants is a full-time staff of five Office Assistants. They are responsible for entering of all the warrants in several different databases. They are also responsible for arranging all transportation involving criminal convictions or any other court-ordered matter here in Shawnee County.

1st row: Sergeant Baker, Corporal Burkett, Corporal Butell, Deputy Johnson, Deputy McCaffery 2nd row: Deputy Mulford, Deputy Fehr, Deputy Jordan, Deputy Frey, Deputy Peterson 3rd row: Ms. Child, Ms. Gideon-Mauer, Ms. Brunkow, Ms. Bolan, Ms. Neill

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Process Division

The Sheriff is charged by state statute to serve all civil process papers issued by the District Court. The papers may be served by means of 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.

Sergeant Luttjohann 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.

The civilian process servers operate throughout the community to serve other types of civil process documents that require personal service.

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 related to domestic violence protection from abuse orders, restraining orders and stalking orders.

1st row: Sergeant Luttjohann, Corporal Simon, Deputy Lauderback, Deputy Huball 2nd row: Carol Ashley, Wayne Beaman, Rose Hanna, Steve Krueger, and Paul Tavares 3rd row: Andrea Westby, Melanie Bumgarner, Katie Franke, Jean Myers and Debbie Wells

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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.

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 conduct inspections of items that may be too large, bulky or otherwise impractical to X-ray or physically inspect.

Security services provided by the unit are part of its overall duties. Members of the unit also stand by in courtrooms to assure the orderly proceedings of the court, provide citizens with information about court and county offices, take reports of criminal acts and unusual occurrences, make arrests as required, and provide all other law enforcement services as needed.

In 2006 the Court Security Unit: Screened 565,600 people Screened 526,148 packages Served 596 warrants Took 686 reports Arrested 573 people

1st row: Sergeant Ostenson, Corporal Child 2nd row: Deputy, Barber, Deputy Bowen, Deputy McHatton, Deputy Holthaus 3rd row: Deputy McKnight, Deputy Rivera, Deputy Seymour

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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.

In 2006 the unit scheduled 1,056 appointments for repairs and maintenance. They also dealt with a similar number of unscheduled repairs, diagnostic evaluations and part replacements that were not scheduled. The unit also does the custom installation of equipment on all new vehicles coming into the fleet.

Inventory Control Inventory Control manages storage, issuance of all equipment, and the tracking of certain sensitive and/or expensive equipment.

Glenda Anderson has been the Inventory Specialist since the position was created in 2000. She has worked for Shawnee County since 1980.

ReceptionMarguerita 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.

Concealed Carry Handgun Applications and Applicant Fingerprinting In 2006 the Sheriff’s Office started accepting Concealed Carry Handgun (CCH) applications from Shawnee County residents that wanted licenses under the new state law. In 2006 the agency handed out 848 applications and received 361 completed applications. To facilitate this activity Sheriff Barta authorized the purchase of a state-of-the-art digital fingerprinting station. This inkless system is used for all CCH applicants as well as a variety of other fingerprinting needs for teacher, postal, Securities Exchange Commission, and Bar Association applicants and licensees.

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SWAT

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons And Tactics team is a group of specially trained and equipped deputies who assist in high-risk situations such as drug raids, barricaded subjects and hostage situations. Team members come from a variety of units throughout the Sheriff’s Office. They work and train closely together to prepare for high-risk situations. The team has training each month designed to replicate such situations and train in new techniques. The team holds an active membership in the National Tactical Officers Association. Sergeant Scott Baker, the SWAT team commander, stepped down after 25 years on the SWAT team in mid-December. Sergeant Andy Dale was appointed as the new team commander. Major Rick Hladky provides oversight and consultation.

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CANINE The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Canine (K9) Unit is comprised of seven handler/dog teams. Six of the teams specialize in patrol work. All of the teams train in either narcotic or explosive detection. An explosive detection K9 team is stationed at the courthouse to assist with the protection of the building and its occupants.

In 2006 the unit assisted the Kansas National Guard, DEA, US Marshals, and many of the surrounding law enforcement agencies. The K9 unit provides education to the public by conducting presentations to various civic groups and schools.

TOTAL PATROL ACTIVITIES TOTAL SUSPECTS APPREHENDED 298 38

Large photo: Sergeant Metz and Cisco. Upper row: Deputy McKnight & Bett, Deputy Good & Rico, Deputy Wanamaker & Pico, Deputy Evans and Buddy. Lower row: Deputy Trammel & Budskiss, Deputy Marr & Nitro.

Criminal Interdiction Criminal Interdiction is another function of the Sheriff’s Office. This unit focuses on the enforcement of criminal activity carried out on State and Federal Highways. With Interstate-70 cutting through the heart of Shawnee County the opportunity for criminals to traverse the United States through our community presents itself. This unit specializes in identifying and apprehending these suspects. Deputies in the unit have provided training to other Law Enforcement Officers throughout the country.

Deputy Rhodd (left) Deputy Trammel (right)

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Reserves

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division consists of community-minded volunteers. All of them complete a part-time officer’s training academy prior to receiving a Reserve commission and are required to complete 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 2006 the Reserve Division provided 5,000 hours to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office.

Captain Allen Moran is the Commander of the Reserves Division and has been with the Reserves for over 25 years.

1st row: Captain Moran Lt. Richter Lt. Stukey Sgt. Martir

2nd row: Cpl. Barnes Cpl. Loveall Deputy Bauer Deputy DeJesus

3rd row: Deputy Dempewolf Deputy Evans Deputy Graham Deputy Kuzanek

Photos not shown: Deputy Wadley, Deputy Wickert, Deputy Knox, Deputy Weber, Deputy Beasley, Deputy B. Flott, Deputy J. Flott

4th row: Deputy Olson Deputy Torres

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Shawnee County Sheriff's Mounted Posse

The Shawnee County Sheriff's Mounted Posse was established in 1994 to augment and enhance traditional agency activities during special events, search and rescue services, and community functions.

The Mounted Posse's activities are coordinated through Lieutenant Shane Hoobler. Currently the Mounted Posse is self-funded by donations and fundraisers by the current Twenty-four (24) volunteer posse membership.

The Mounted Posse members have the ability to maneuver into areas not accessible to traditional Sheriff units. In addition, Shawnee County has several events that bring visitors to the area throughout the year. The Mounted Posse is utilized to provide an additional presence at these events to promote public relations with the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, Shawnee County has remote locations that can be searched more effectively by Mounted Posse members.

4th row: D. Stockwell L. Weber C. Winsinger R. Winsinger

Notshown:G. Killion M. Killion S. Long

3rd row: M. Koch J. McCormick A. Mezger-Crawford F. Mezger L. Ramonda

2nd row: D. Clough C. Crawford R. Doyle K. Edson D. Jenks

1st row:D. Aschenbrenner S. Aschenbrenner B. Boehmer G. Bullock M. Bullock

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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 FELONY or DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

CONVICTION.

�� Good credit history �� Good health �� Good moral character �� Valid driver’s license �� US citizen �� Ability to complete examinations and

interviews

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) �� Lifting an 80-pound dummy to waist level and carrying it up to 30 feet.

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: Lieutenant Michael Kolbek (785) 368-2253 Email: michael.kolbek@snco.us