About the Sheriff

Sheriff Jeffrey T. Easter

Jeffrey T. Easter is a native Kansan with more than three decades of law enforcement experience. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Friends University and began his career in public service in 1989 with the Wichita Police Department.

During his tenure with the Wichita Police Department, Sheriff Easter served in a wide range of operational and leadership roles, including Patrol Officer, Narcotics Detective, DEA Task Force Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Night Investigations Sergeant, SCAT Sergeant, Watch Commander, Felony/Gang Unit Commander, and Patrol North Captain. He retired from the department in 2012 after a distinguished career marked by progressive leadership and specialized investigative experience.

On December 17, 2012, Sheriff Easter took office as the 40th Sheriff of Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is among the largest law enforcement agencies in Kansas and operates one of the state’s largest county jail facilities, with a capacity of 1,200 beds. As Sheriff, he oversees more than 550 employees assigned across three bureaus, delivering full-service law enforcement, detention, and judicial services, including law enforcement services for the Sedgwick County Courthouse Complex.

Core Values

I - ntegrity
D - uty
E - thics
A - ttitude
L - eadership 
S - ervice

Vision Statement

As a unified workforce of innovated and dedicated professionals, we will provide the highest standard of public service to those who live, work, and visit Sedgwick County