Command Staff & Organizational Chart
Undersheriff
Colonel Robert Hinshaw
Undersheriff
316.383.7264
"The sheriff of each county shall, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy.” K.S.A. § 19-803. The function of undersheriff is to assist Sheriff Steed in the operational aspects of running one of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in the State of Kansas, acting as a second-in-command. In addition to the day-to-day operations, the undersheriff oversees the personnel function in regards to hiring and discipline. The Professional Standards Unit answers to the Undersheriff. Colonel Robert Hinshaw has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 28 years; holds a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and a Masters Degree from Friends University. He is a 1997 graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy.
Chief Deputy
Colonel David Thompson
Chief Deputy
316.383.7264
In 2006 Sheriff Steed conducted an in-depth analysis of the Sheriff’s Office organizational structure. As a result the positions of Executive Officer, a civilian appointment, and a Bureau Major were eliminated. They were replaced with the appointment of a second undersheriff designated as the Chief Deputy. In addition to the day-to-day operations, the chief deputy oversees the department’s fiscal management, purchasing and equipment procurement. The Special Projects Unit answers to the Chief Deputy. Colonel David Thompson has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 31 years and holds a bachelor’s degree from Friends University.
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