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Journey To Excellence

Excellence is not a destination to be arrived at, but a path of continual attention and improvement. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Agencies in Self-Assessment - 53 | Agencies Dual Accredited - 9

Augusta Department of Public Safety

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Director Todd R. Ackerman

tackerman@augustadps.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Marla Rohrdanz | mrohrdanz@augustadps.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 01-17-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-17-2026

Valley Center Department of Public Safety

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Chief Lloyd Newman II 

lnewman@valleycenterks.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Jason Easley | jeasley@valleycenterks.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 01-19-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-19-2026

 

 

Abilene Police Department

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Chief Anna M. Hatter 

ahatter@apdks.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Asst. Chief Jason Wilkins jwilkins@apdks.org
Kelsey Briand kbriand@apdks.org 
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 05-09-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 05-09-2026

Arkansas Police Department

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Chief Jim Holloway             

jholloway@arkcity.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Jason Legleiter jlegleiter@arkcity.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Auburn Police Department

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Chief Bryan Smart                                      

bsmart@auburnks.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Bryan Smart
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-01-2025
Initial Assessment Date: 01-01-2028

Baxter Springs Police Department

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Chief Brian Henderson               

bspdhenderson101@gmail.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Asst. Chief Jimmy Hamilton bspdhamilton108@gmail.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-17-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-17-2026

Bel Aire Police Department

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Chief Darrell G. Atteberry                    

datteberry@belaireks.gov 
Accreditation Contact(s):
Lt. Robey Foxx rfoxx@belaireks.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11 - 25]
Official Start Date: 10-24-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 10-24-2026

Carbondale Police Department

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Chief Shannon E. Seals                             

sseals@carbondaleks.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Ashley Madden carbondalemunicipalcourt@carbondaleks.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 03-16-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 03-16-2027 | 1-Year Extension

Cheney Police Department

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Chief Ken Winter

KWinter@CheneyKS.ORG
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Johnie Ogden JOgden@CheneyKS.ORG
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11 - 25]
Official Start Date: 03-06-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 03-06-2027

Columbus Police Department

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Interim Chief Kyle Clark                    

kclark@columbusks.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Kyle Clark kclark@columbusks.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-17-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-17-2026

Dodge City Police Department

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Chief Andrew W. Francis      

drewf@dodgecity.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Deputy Chief Jerad Goertzen jeradg@dodgecity.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 01-31-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-31-2026

Edwardsville Police Department

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Chief Rance Quinn

rquinn@edwardsvilleks.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Asst. Chief Jeff Short jshort@edwardsvilleks.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11 - 25]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Ellsworth Police Department

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Chief Jerry Penny         

jpenny@ellsworthks.net
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Jerry Penny 
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-01-2025
Initial Assessment Date: 01-01-2028

Emporia Police Department

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Chief Edward P Owens                      

eowens@emporiaks.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Ray Mattas rmattas@emporiaks.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 11-15-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-15-2026

Great Bend Police Department

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Chief Steven Haulmark                             

shaulmark@greatbendks.net
Accreditation Contact(s):
Lt. R. Scott Harper sharper@greatbendks.net
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 04-04-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 04-04-2026

Hays Police Department

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Chief Donald L Scheibler            

dscheibler@haysusa.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Lt. Tim Greenwood tgreenwood@haysusa.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 11-16-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-16-2026

Hutchinson Police Department

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Chief Brice Burlie                         

brice.burlie@renolec.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Michelle Patton michelle.patton@renolec.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 08-11-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 02-07-2026 | 180-day Extension

Larned Police Department

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Chief Lance Duft

lduft@cityoflarned.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Antonio TJ Hearn ahearn@cityoflarned.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 07-01-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 07-01-2026

Lawrence Police Department

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Chief Rich Lockhart                                  

rlockhart@lkpd.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Brooke Miller bdmiller@lkpd.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: D [101 - 300]
Official Start Date: 08-31-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 08-31-2025

Leawood Police Department

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Chief Brad Robbins                               

bradr@leawood.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Troy Osborn troyo@leawood.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2027 | 1-Year Extension

Liberal Police Department

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Chief Chester Pinkston       

chester.pinkston@liberalpd.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Heather Williams heather.williams@liberalpd.org 
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 03-15-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 03-15-2026

Lyndon Police Department

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Chief David J. Forkenbrock

lyndonks.pd@gmail.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief David J. Forkenbrock
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

McPherson Police Department

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Chief Mikel T. Golden

mikeg@mcpcity.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Jason Cummins jasonc@mcpcity.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 03-29-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 03-29-2026

Merriam Police Department

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Chief Darren L McLaughlin

darrenm@merriam.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Nick Weiler nweiler@merriam.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 12-01-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 12-01-2026

Norton Police Department

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Chief John W. Sharp                          

j.sharp@cityofnorton.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Asst. Chief Mitch Lowry mlowry@cityofnorton.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 11-01-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 11-01-2027

Olathe Police Department

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Chief Michael S. Butaud                      

Mbutaud@OLATHEKS.ORG
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Courtney Totte-Boyd Ctotte@OLATHEKS.ORG
Agency Information:
Agency Size: D [100 - 300]
Official Start Date: 01-26-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 01-26-2027

Osage City Police Department

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Chief Tom Harm

tharm@osagecity.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Tom Harm
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 11-14-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-14-2026

Overbrook Police Department

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Chief Eric R. Carlson                   

policechiefcarlson442@overbrookks.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Eric R. Carlson
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Parsons Police Department

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Chief Robert Spinks                         

rspinks@parsonspd.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Ofc. Mark L Raney mraney@parsonspd.gov
Cortney Jarman cjarman@parsonspd.gov 
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 12-22-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 12-22-2025

Prairie Village Police Department

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Chief Eric McCullough                

emccullough@pvkansas.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Adam Tayor ataylor@pvkansas.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 - 100]
Official Start Date: 11-05-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 11-05-2027

Scott City Police Department

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Chief Colton Schmitt                                

Cschmitt@scottlec.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Amber Poore apoore@scottlec.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 03-01-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 03-01-2026

Spring Hill Police Department

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Interim Chief Adam Khan              

adam.khan@springhillks.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Interim Chief Adam Khan
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11 - 25]
Official Start Date: 08-17-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 08-17-2026

St. Marys Police Department

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Chief Derek Cid                            

smpdsm1@gmail.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Eric Green egreensmpd@gmail.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 08-11-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 08-11-2025

Valley Falls Police Department

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Chief Carolyn A. Clark            

chiefclark@valleyfalls.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Carolyn A. Clark
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 07-01-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 07-01-2027

WaKeeney Police Department

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Chief Michael Romero   

mromero@wakeeneypd.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Chief Michael Romero
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 11-15-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-15-2026

Wellington Police Department

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Chief Tracy A. Heath                        

tracyheath@cityofwellington.net
Accreditation Contact(s):
Ofc. Marc Brownlee marcbrownlee@cityofwellington.net
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11 - 25]
Official Start Date: 08-21-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 08-21-2026

Wellsville Police Department

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Chief Danny W. Hackler                      

dhackler@cityofwellsvilleks.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Admin. Asst. Deb Swank dswank@cityofwellsvilleks.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 11-20-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-20-2026

Wichita Police Department

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Chief Joe Sullivan                   

jpsullivan@wichita.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Aaron Moses amoses@wichita.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: E [301+]
Official Start Date: 02-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 02-03-2026

Yates Center Police Department

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Chief Michael Strode              

mstrode@yatescenter.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Asst. Chief Vinson C. Baker vbaker@yatescenter.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1 - 10]
Official Start Date: 11-15-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-15-2027 | 1-Year Extension

 

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff William K. Martin

wkmartin@bourboncountyks.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sheriff William K Martin
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Brian Henderson

bhenderson@cksoks.org 
Accreditation Contact(s):
Pending
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 03-16-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 03-16-2026

Cowley County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff David A. Falletti

dfalletti@cowleycountyks.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Randy Adams radams@cowleycountyks.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 08-11-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 08-11-2026 | 1-Year Extension

Dickinson County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Jerry Davis

jdavis@dkcoks.gov
Accreditation Contact(s):
Undersheriff Jeff Vaughan jvaughan@dkcoks.gov
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 04-26-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 04-26-2026

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Jeffrey O. Richards

jrichards@franklincoks.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Undersheriff Kiel Lasswell klasswell@franklincoks.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26-100]
Official Start Date: 08-16-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 08-16-2026 | 1-Year Extension

Johnson County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Byron Roberson

byron.roberson@jocogov.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Major Scott Boden Scott.Boden@jocogov.org
Deana Crabb deana.crabb@jocogov.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: E [301+]
Official Start Date: 11-15-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 11-15-2026

Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Andrew D. Dedeke

adedeke@lvsheriff.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
General Counsel Mollie Hill mhill@lvsheriff.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26-100]
Official Start Date: 02-02-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 02-02-2026

Linn County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff James A. Akes

sherifflakes@linncountyso.com
Accreditation Contact(s):
Vin Inspector Doug Barlet dbarlet@linncountyso.com
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 01-01-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 01-01-2027

Marshall County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Timothy D. Ackerman

timothy.ackerman@marshallcountyso.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Ashley Behney ashley.behney@marshallcountyso.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Osage County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Christopher L. Wells

cwells@oscosheriff.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Undersheriff Scott Brenner sbrenner@oscosheriff.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 -100]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

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Sheriff Daniel W. Soptic

dsoptic@wycosheriff.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Capt. Michael Kroening Mkroening@wycosheriff.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26 -100]
Official Start Date: 01-03-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 01-03-2026

Fort Hays State University Police Department

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Chief Terrance R. Pierce

trpierce2@fhsu.edu
Accreditation Contact(s):
Lt. Kelly Bradshaw kmbradshaw@fhsu.edu
Agency Information:
Agency Size: A [1-10]
Official Start Date: 02-27-2024
Initial Assessment Date: 02-27-2027

Topeka Public Schools Police Department

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Director Ronald A Jeanneret

rjeanneret@tps501.org
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Kelly Roberts kroberts@tps501.org
Agency Information:
Agency Size: B [11-25]
Official Start Date: 12-06-2023
Initial Assessment Date: 06-03-2027 | 180-Day Extension

University of Kansas Police Department

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Chief Nelson L. Mosley

nelsonmosley@ku.edu
Accreditation Contact(s):
Sgt. Ridge Bunde
Agency Information:
Agency Size: C [26-100]
Official Start Date: 12-01-2022
Initial Assessment Date: 12-01-2026 | 1-Year Extension