Chief Stuart Hite

Chief Hite has lived in Crawford County his entire life and has called Pittsburg home for nine years. He worked for 30 years as a Crawford County Sheriff’s Officer before accepting a position as Pittsburg State University Chief of Police in 2018. Hite had a long and decorated career with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, where he most recently served as a Detective Lieutenant. Among his recognized achievements: receiving the Kansas Association of Police Chiefs Bronze Award for saving the life of an individual attempting suicide atop a water tower. He is a graduate of Pittsburg State University, was selected for the FBI National Academy Session #240 in Quantico, Virginia, and is a life member of the Kansas Peace Officers Association. He currently serves on the Kansas Attorney General’s Crime Victims Compensation Board. Hite previously served as president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters board, president of the Pittsburg Sunrise Rotary, president of the St. Mary’s Colgan School Advisory Council, and board member for the Pittsburg Family YMCA.