Sheriff's Office Community Information Services
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Mission
Our Mission, in partnership with the citizens of Sedgwick County, is to provide effective public service to all individuals in an impartial, ethical and professional manner.
Core Values
Integrity – To demonstrate integrity in all I do.
Duty – To uphold my sworn duty and responsibility.
Ethics – To be ethical in my decisions and conduct.
Attitude – To be positive in my words and actions.
Leadership – To lead by example and motivate those around me.
Service – To serve the community with respect and compassion.
Crime Prevention Information
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to helping citizens combat crime and has developed information to help educate citizens about reducing your chances of becoming a crime victim. For more information, please visit the Crime Prevention Section of our site.
News and Events
Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial
On May 3, 2012 at 8:30 p.m., the 17th Annual Kansas Law
Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil will take place in Topeka on the
Statehouse grounds by the Law Enforcement Memorial. On May 4, 2012, the
30th Annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held at noon at the
same location. The public is invited to attend. This year one
officer’s name will be added to the memorial. On December 9, 2011,
Atchison Police Department Sergeant David Enzbrenner was shot and killed in the
line of duty while assisting code enforcement officers. He was 46 years
old and a 24 year veteran of the Atchison Police Department. He is
survived by his wife, three daughters, parents and several brothers and sisters.
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Sheriff’s Office is looking for exceptional men and women for volunteer service in the Sheriff’s Reserve
Have you ever thought you would like to help people as a law enforcement officer? If so, Sedgwick County Sheriff Robert Hinshaw is looking for men and women with a strong commitment to community service to become a part of the Sheriff’s Reserve. If you are 21 years of age or older, are in good physical condition and have no criminal background, you may qualify for appointment to this exceptional volunteer organization which has been serving Sedgwick County citizens since 1957. Visit the Reserve Bureau Web page to find out more. To apply for the Sheriff’s Reserve, please pick up an application packet at the Wichita/Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center located at 37th Street North and Meridian. You can also call 660-3793 and leave a message for a return call from a member of the Sheriff’s Reserve.
Crisis Intervention Team
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department, Wichita Police Department, Kansas
Department of Corrections and local mental health agencies have teamed up to
provide more effective public safety services to individuals who suffer from
mental illnesses with the creation of the Crisis Intervention Team.
The goal of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is to supplement alternative
incarceration programs by learning to identify and redirect persons with mental
illnesses away from the jail system and toward available resources.
The 40-hour CIT training includes education about common disorders, substance
misuse and abuse, suicide, and negotiating in a crisis situation.
Criminal Justice Comprehensive Master Plan for Sedgwick County
On November 30, 2005 the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners was presented the Comprehensive Criminal Justice Master Plan. This plan includes three phases: Design Expansion of the Sedgwick County Jail, Implementation of Alternatives and provide additional details, and Explore booking and housing fees.
Underage Drinking Laws and Driver's Licenses
Did you know...
A parent or guardian, who knowingly permits consumption of alcoholic or cereal malt beverages by persons under the age of 18 on their property, will be charged with a class B person misdemeanor, for which the minimum fine is $200.00.
Young people under the age of 21 who violate Kansas’ Minor in Possession Law multiple times will now find themselves with a suspended drivers license for 90 days (second offense) or one year (third and subsequent offenses). The first conviction results in a 30-day suspension.
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