2012 Citizen's Academy
Friday, 30 December 2011
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Its Third Citizen’s Academy
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications to attend the department’s third annual Citizen’s Academy. The academy begins August 23, 2012 and concludes October 4, 2012. Classes meet every Thursday evening from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Two additional Saturday sessions will meet on August 25th and September 8th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Reentry Newsletter Volume IV Isssue III
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
The winter edition of the Reentry newsletter is available. Learn more about whats going on with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Reentry Program.
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Valor Public Safety Awards
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Three Sheriff’s Office Staff to Receive Valor Public Safety Awards.
This year the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce initiated the Valor Public Safety Awards Program which recognizes first responders for acts of dedication and courage that have saved lives in Douglas County.
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Project Lifesaver
Thursday, 03 March 2011
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Lawrence Pilot Club to initiate Project Lifesaver in Douglas County. The Project Lifesaver program has trained and equipped the Sheriff’s Office with technology that assists during searches for individuals with cognitive conditions who tend to wander.
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FAQ's:
- Do you do fingerprint cards?
- How do I get a background/records check on myself?
- Do you accept stuffed animals?
- How do I take hunter safety classes?
- When I go on vacation, will the Douglas County Sheriff's Office check my home?
- How can I get a copy of an incident report?
- How can I get a copy of an accident report?
- Where do I go for a municipal traffic ticket?
- What are redemption rights?
- How do I know if I live in an area served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office?
- My license tag was stolen. Now what?
- What's unusual about calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone?
- What's the difference between jail and prison?
- How do I obtain a copy of an arrest record or a background check.
- What is the difference between a sexual offender and a predator?
- What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
- What are the Kansas child passenger safety requirements?
- How do I file a complaint against a Douglas County Sheriff's Office employee?
- How can I commend a Sheriff's Office employee for outstanding service?
- What's the difference between a sheriff's office and a police department?
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office provides effective and efficient public safety services, knowing that integrity is the basis for community trust. We are committed to professional excellence, continued personal improvement, teamwork, and meeting the future needs of the community.
The Sheriff's Office is divided into two main administrative areas:
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Steve Hornberger Undersheriff 111 East 11th Street
Lawrence,KS,66044
Phone: (785) 841-0007
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Ken Massey Undersheriff 3601 East 25th Street
Lawrence,KS,66046-5616
Phone:(785) 830-1000Fax: (785) 830-1085
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Sheriff Ken McGovern
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