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OUR MISSION

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:

Operations 

     

Corrections

 
Steve Hornberger
Undersheriff 
111 East 11th Street
Lawrence,KS,66044
Phone: 785 841-0007
FAX:  785-841-5168
 
Ken Massey
Undersheriff 
3601 East 25th Street
 Lawrence,KS,66046-5616
 Phone: 785 830-1000
 
Tips Hotline - Crime Stoppers

Lawrence/Douglas County Crime Stoppers Phone:  (785) 843-TIPS (8477)

Crime Stoppers information is completely anonymous.  Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to caller ID.  There is a reward of up to $1,000 for a felony arrest.Visit the Douglas County Crime Stoppers Website for more information.

 
Commendations & Concerns
We are here to serve the citizens of Douglas County. Comments praising a deputy can be made by filling out the commendation form and/or comments concerning a deputy can be made by filling out the internal affairs form.  The completed form can be hand delivered or mailed to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 111 E. 11th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.  We appreciate your comments.
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FAQ's

How do I take Hunter Safety classes? - Hunter Safety classes are offered through the Lawrence Police Department.  Call Captain Affalter at 785-832-7512 or 785-832-3288 for more information.
Do you do fingerprint cards? - Fingerprint cards are done by the Lawrence Police Department.  Call 785-832-7501 for times and fees.
My license tag was stolen. Now what? -

If you have lost your license tag or suspect it was stolen, file a police report and get a case number. You won't be able to replace your tag without that case number.

Call Dispatch non-emergency number at (785) 843-0250 and a deputy will stop by to take a report. If you reside outside the Douglas County Sheriff's Office  jurisdiction, contact your local police department. Once you have the case number, apply for your new tag at the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office.


How can I commend a Sheriff's Office employee for outstanding service? -

If you received extraordinary service from a Douglas County Sheriff's Office employee, or witnessed something that deserves special recognition, we encourage you to tell us,  so we may share your thoughts with that employee(s) and with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office family.  You may contact Internal Affairs , or use the commendation form.

Your appreciation and encouragement are important to us.


What's the difference between a sheriff's office and a police department? -

The main difference is the area of jurisdiction. A sheriff's office provides law enforcement services and/or jail services for a county or other civil subdivision of a state. A police department serves a specific municipality, city, town or village. Often, cities contract for law enforcement services with the county sheriff's office.


Where do I go for a municipal traffic ticket? -

Municipal Court
1006 New Hampshire
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
(785) 832-6190


Do you accept stuffed animals? - Due to the overwhelming response by the public, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is not accepting stuffed animals at this time.  We suggest you contact the Douglas County Fire & Medical Service, the women's shelters, Penn House or other local charity groups.
What's unusual about calling 9-1-1 from a cell phone? -

Because of the way cellular telephone calls are routed, calls to 9-1-1 may not reach the proper dispatch operators. Generally, the police agency that receives a cellular 9-1-1 call is determined by the origination of the call in relation to a specific cellular tower.

If you are reporting an emergency via cellular telephone, it's crucial to inform the 9-1-1 operator of your exact location. The appropriate and closest response can then be activated.


How do I file a complaint against a Douglas County Sheriff's Office employee? - Complaints may be accepted by any Douglas County Sheriff's Office supervisor or you may contact the Division of Internal Affairs directly.  Complaints may be received verbally or in writing and in person, by telephone, by mail or by our online form. You may also use the Public Complaint Form attached to the Division of Internal Affairs brochure which is available in all public access areas of Douglas County Sheriff's Office facilities.

During non-business hours, complaints may be directed to Douglas County Sheriff's Office Shift Supervisor.
What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case? -

Civil cases are generally brought by private individuals or corporations seeking to collect money owed or monetary damages. A criminal case is brought by the local, state or federal government in response to a suspected violation of law and seeks a fine, a jail sentence or both.


How do I know if I live in an area served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office? -

 

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office serves the residents of Lawrence, Eudora, Baldwin and Lecompton.


How do I obtain a copy of an arrest record or a background check. -

For copies of arrest records, contact the Records Division. Since the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office manages the County jail facilities, the agency maintains all arrest records for the county.


For background checks, contact  the Records Division. Background checks include arrest records only and do not include traffic violations or other incidents which did not result in an arrest.


For event (also called incident) reports and accident reports, contact the law enforcement agency to which the report was made. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office only maintains reports taken by a Sheriff's deputy generally in the county jurisdiction.

Contact phone:  785-841-0007


When I go on vacation, will the Douglas County Sheriff's Office check my home? - Yes, call 785-841-0007 and ask for a "property check".
How can I get a copy of an accident report? - If the accident report was made by a Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy, the accident report is available at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 111 E. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.  You may obtain a copy by calling 785-841-0007,  or clicking on "Accident Report" under "Services". 
If the accident report was made by the Lawrence Police Department, you can click on "Report online" under "Accident Report" under "Services". 
If the accident report was taken by the Kansas Highway Patrol call 785-296-6800.
How can I get a copy of an incident report? - The Lawrence Police Department (LPD) stores all incident reports for the City of Lawrence and Douglas County.  Call LPD Records 785-832-7501 for more information or you can get direct access to the report by clicking on "Services" and then click on "Offense Reports".
Child Passenger Safety Requirements -
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office maintains three (3) certified technicians and one (1) instructor who have national certification to assist in installing child safety seats.  The technicians attend a four (4) day eight (8) hour per day class, which prepares them for certification.  Each technician must have several car seat installations after certification to be qualified as a technician able to assist in installing car seats.  After initial certification, the technician must be re-certified every two years, which requires several continuing education classes and installation of several seats. read more.

How do I get a background/records check on myself? - For a fee, you may check your own record or view public records from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) at their website , or by calling 785-896-8200.

For Douglas County information, you may contact the Clerk of the District Court at 785-832-5253 for court records.  For city of Lawrence information, you may contact Municipal Court at 785-832-6190.









 

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