Administration Bureau

Colonel Keith Allen
Undersheriff
p: 316-660-3900
141 W Elm, 2nd floor
Wichita, KS 67203

The Administration Bureau serves as the administrative and operational foundation of the Sheriff’s Office. The bureau is led by an Undersheriff and is currently commanded by Colonel Keith Allen, who serves as one of the Sheriff’s Office’s Undersheriffs. In this role, Colonel Allen provides executive leadership and oversight of the bureau’s assigned functions and responsibilities.

The Administration Bureau oversees the bureau’s daily operations and is responsible for the Sheriff’s Office’s fiscal management, purchasing processes, and the procurement of equipment and resources necessary to support the organization.

The Administration Bureau operates as the central administrative hub of the Sheriff’s Office and is supported by professional staff. The bureau is responsible for the administration of sheriff tax sales, mortgage foreclosures, and delinquent tax sales. In addition, the bureau oversees the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the Sheriff’s Office, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and the responsible stewardship of public resources.

The Support Division falls under the Administration Bureau and operates under its executive oversight.