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The View from 100 podcast returns Thursday with a special episode featuring two members of the 2025 DGSO Citizen's Academy to talk about why you should apply for the 2026 academy.
Check your favorite podcast app or our YouTube channel for "View from 100."
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Check your favorite podcast app or our YouTube channel for "View from 100."
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January 29, 2026 at 9:51 AM
The View from 100 podcast returns Thursday with a special episode featuring two members of the 2025 DGSO Citizen's Academy to talk about why you should apply for the 2026 academy.
Check your favorite podcast app or our YouTube channel for "View from 100."
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Check your favorite podcast app or our YouTube channel for "View from 100."
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The KS POP portal offers helpful information, resources and a clear path on Civil Protection Orders (from abuse, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking).
kspop.org
kspop.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The KS POP portal offers helpful information, resources and a clear path on Civil Protection Orders (from abuse, stalking, sexual assault and human trafficking).
kspop.org
kspop.org
Douglas County is under a winter storm warning from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. Sunday and a cold weather advisory through noon Monday.
It's best to make plans around the weather this weekend. If you need to travel, keep an eye on road conditions and follow these safety tips.
It's best to make plans around the weather this weekend. If you need to travel, keep an eye on road conditions and follow these safety tips.
January 23, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Douglas County is under a winter storm warning from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. Sunday and a cold weather advisory through noon Monday.
It's best to make plans around the weather this weekend. If you need to travel, keep an eye on road conditions and follow these safety tips.
It's best to make plans around the weather this weekend. If you need to travel, keep an eye on road conditions and follow these safety tips.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 and reopen Tuesday.
Our deputies and corrections officer as always will be available.
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
Emergencies: 911
Mental Health Crisis & Support: 988
Our deputies and corrections officer as always will be available.
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
Emergencies: 911
Mental Health Crisis & Support: 988
January 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 and reopen Tuesday.
Our deputies and corrections officer as always will be available.
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
Emergencies: 911
Mental Health Crisis & Support: 988
Our deputies and corrections officer as always will be available.
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
Emergencies: 911
Mental Health Crisis & Support: 988
Did you know?
The Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery team operates boats to respond to calls involving bodies of water.
In training this week our boat personnel were learning how to swim and float while fully clothed. Yes, those are their pants as life vests.
The Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery team operates boats to respond to calls involving bodies of water.
In training this week our boat personnel were learning how to swim and float while fully clothed. Yes, those are their pants as life vests.
January 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Did you know?
The Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery team operates boats to respond to calls involving bodies of water.
In training this week our boat personnel were learning how to swim and float while fully clothed. Yes, those are their pants as life vests.
The Sheriff’s Office Underwater Search and Recovery team operates boats to respond to calls involving bodies of water.
In training this week our boat personnel were learning how to swim and float while fully clothed. Yes, those are their pants as life vests.
The C-shift at the jail came together to surprise Sgt. Whitis with a jersey of his beloved Chicago Bears ahead of their playoff game on Sunday.
We love the camaraderie. Don’t worry because he is from Illinois. It’s not some weird thing where he picked the wrong team on purpose.
We love the camaraderie. Don’t worry because he is from Illinois. It’s not some weird thing where he picked the wrong team on purpose.
January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
The C-shift at the jail came together to surprise Sgt. Whitis with a jersey of his beloved Chicago Bears ahead of their playoff game on Sunday.
We love the camaraderie. Don’t worry because he is from Illinois. It’s not some weird thing where he picked the wrong team on purpose.
We love the camaraderie. Don’t worry because he is from Illinois. It’s not some weird thing where he picked the wrong team on purpose.
DGSO conducted joint in-service training Tuesday with Corrections and Operations personnel.
Highlights of the training included CPR/AED recertification, internal affair investigations overview, tactical bias and procedural justice and defensive tactics with shield work.
Highlights of the training included CPR/AED recertification, internal affair investigations overview, tactical bias and procedural justice and defensive tactics with shield work.
January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
DGSO conducted joint in-service training Tuesday with Corrections and Operations personnel.
Highlights of the training included CPR/AED recertification, internal affair investigations overview, tactical bias and procedural justice and defensive tactics with shield work.
Highlights of the training included CPR/AED recertification, internal affair investigations overview, tactical bias and procedural justice and defensive tactics with shield work.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Citizen's Academy 2026!
The seven-week academy will begin in April and continue into May.
To apply, please fill out the application at tr.ee/DGSOCitizens
The seven-week academy will begin in April and continue into May.
To apply, please fill out the application at tr.ee/DGSOCitizens
January 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Citizen's Academy 2026!
The seven-week academy will begin in April and continue into May.
To apply, please fill out the application at tr.ee/DGSOCitizens
The seven-week academy will begin in April and continue into May.
To apply, please fill out the application at tr.ee/DGSOCitizens
Wishing everyone in Douglas County a Happy New Year.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Deputies and corrections officers are on duty.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Deputies and corrections officers are on duty.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Wishing everyone in Douglas County a Happy New Year.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Deputies and corrections officers are on duty.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2. Deputies and corrections officers are on duty.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
Have fun watching the ball drop to celebrate the arrival of 2026 tonight, but don't drop the ball on finding a safe and sober ride home.
Extra deputies will be on patrol tonight looking for impaired drivers as part of the Taking Down DUI campaign.
#DriveSober #DriveSafe
Extra deputies will be on patrol tonight looking for impaired drivers as part of the Taking Down DUI campaign.
#DriveSober #DriveSafe
December 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Have fun watching the ball drop to celebrate the arrival of 2026 tonight, but don't drop the ball on finding a safe and sober ride home.
Extra deputies will be on patrol tonight looking for impaired drivers as part of the Taking Down DUI campaign.
#DriveSober #DriveSafe
Extra deputies will be on patrol tonight looking for impaired drivers as part of the Taking Down DUI campaign.
#DriveSober #DriveSafe
As 2025 winds down, It's moments like witnessing these sun dogs on a crisp Tuesday morning that remind us of the beauty and wonders around us.
Reflecting on this year, we appreciate the good times, acknowledge the hurdles and heartbreak and anticipate the promise of 2026.
Reflecting on this year, we appreciate the good times, acknowledge the hurdles and heartbreak and anticipate the promise of 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As 2025 winds down, It's moments like witnessing these sun dogs on a crisp Tuesday morning that remind us of the beauty and wonders around us.
Reflecting on this year, we appreciate the good times, acknowledge the hurdles and heartbreak and anticipate the promise of 2026.
Reflecting on this year, we appreciate the good times, acknowledge the hurdles and heartbreak and anticipate the promise of 2026.
Wishing everyone in Douglas County a safe and peaceful holiday.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 29.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 29.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
December 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Wishing everyone in Douglas County a safe and peaceful holiday.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 29.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, and will reopen Monday, Dec. 29.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988
The Sheriff's Office encourages drivers – no matter what time of the year – to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely, especially by avoiding speeding.
#DriveSafe
#DriveSafe
December 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Sheriff's Office encourages drivers – no matter what time of the year – to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely, especially by avoiding speeding.
#DriveSafe
#DriveSafe
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is participating in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” which runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.
DGSO encourages drivers to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely. #DriveSafe
DGSO encourages drivers to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely. #DriveSafe
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is participating in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” which runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.
DGSO encourages drivers to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely. #DriveSafe
DGSO encourages drivers to secure a sober ride as well as buckle up and drive safely. #DriveSafe
Congratulations to Lt. Jill Smith who retired on Saturday as a corrections shift supervisor.
She served the Sheriff's Office and community for more than 24 years - hired in April 2001 and commissioned as a deputy in July 2002. She was promoted to lieutenant in January 2021.
She served the Sheriff's Office and community for more than 24 years - hired in April 2001 and commissioned as a deputy in July 2002. She was promoted to lieutenant in January 2021.
December 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Congratulations to Lt. Jill Smith who retired on Saturday as a corrections shift supervisor.
She served the Sheriff's Office and community for more than 24 years - hired in April 2001 and commissioned as a deputy in July 2002. She was promoted to lieutenant in January 2021.
She served the Sheriff's Office and community for more than 24 years - hired in April 2001 and commissioned as a deputy in July 2002. She was promoted to lieutenant in January 2021.
Fire crews were able to contain a fire to garage Friday afternoon in southeastern Douglas County.
The fire was reported in the 100 block of E 2400 Road just before noon, and it was under control at 12:50 p.m. The Kansas State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire cause.
The fire was reported in the 100 block of E 2400 Road just before noon, and it was under control at 12:50 p.m. The Kansas State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire cause.
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Fire crews were able to contain a fire to garage Friday afternoon in southeastern Douglas County.
The fire was reported in the 100 block of E 2400 Road just before noon, and it was under control at 12:50 p.m. The Kansas State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire cause.
The fire was reported in the 100 block of E 2400 Road just before noon, and it was under control at 12:50 p.m. The Kansas State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire cause.
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister and Undersheriff Stacy Simmons on Dec. 6 presented several awards and commendations as part of the fourth annual DGSO Winter Awards event.
Stay tuned because it will take several posts to get through the awards.
Stay tuned because it will take several posts to get through the awards.
December 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister and Undersheriff Stacy Simmons on Dec. 6 presented several awards and commendations as part of the fourth annual DGSO Winter Awards event.
Stay tuned because it will take several posts to get through the awards.
Stay tuned because it will take several posts to get through the awards.
Congratulations to Chief Dawn Layman who retired after 32 years of dedicated service to the Lenexa Police Department.
Undersheriff Simmons shared this video message about the chief's influence on her and women in law enforcement.
Undersheriff Simmons shared this video message about the chief's influence on her and women in law enforcement.
December 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations to Chief Dawn Layman who retired after 32 years of dedicated service to the Lenexa Police Department.
Undersheriff Simmons shared this video message about the chief's influence on her and women in law enforcement.
Undersheriff Simmons shared this video message about the chief's influence on her and women in law enforcement.
The Sheriff's Office Reentry Team is hosting a 2026 Reentry Simulation in April.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St., Douglas County Fairgrounds
Register for FREE: buff.ly/o72bF67
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St., Douglas County Fairgrounds
Register for FREE: buff.ly/o72bF67
buff.ly/OCRSsfH
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Sheriff's Office Reentry Team is hosting a 2026 Reentry Simulation in April.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St., Douglas County Fairgrounds
Register for FREE: buff.ly/o72bF67
buff.ly/OCRSsfH
1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
Flory Meeting Hall, 2120 Harper St., Douglas County Fairgrounds
Register for FREE: buff.ly/o72bF67
buff.ly/OCRSsfH
Master Deputy Pablo Maldonado, Detective Troy Miller and Deputy Claire Sweeney on Friday conducted a senior self-defense workshop at the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County.
Deputies tailored the workshop to the needs and abilities of older adults.
Deputies tailored the workshop to the needs and abilities of older adults.
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Master Deputy Pablo Maldonado, Detective Troy Miller and Deputy Claire Sweeney on Friday conducted a senior self-defense workshop at the Senior Resource Center for Douglas County.
Deputies tailored the workshop to the needs and abilities of older adults.
Deputies tailored the workshop to the needs and abilities of older adults.
DGSO continued our Christmas tree deliveries this week.
Deputy Wanda delivered a tree to Jessalyn and Mackenzie Zachariah, and Undersheriff Simmons, Capt. Kellerman and Lt. Robertson also dropped off five trees to our friends at the Ballard Center to distribute to families.
Deputy Wanda delivered a tree to Jessalyn and Mackenzie Zachariah, and Undersheriff Simmons, Capt. Kellerman and Lt. Robertson also dropped off five trees to our friends at the Ballard Center to distribute to families.
December 14, 2025 at 2:18 AM
DGSO continued our Christmas tree deliveries this week.
Deputy Wanda delivered a tree to Jessalyn and Mackenzie Zachariah, and Undersheriff Simmons, Capt. Kellerman and Lt. Robertson also dropped off five trees to our friends at the Ballard Center to distribute to families.
Deputy Wanda delivered a tree to Jessalyn and Mackenzie Zachariah, and Undersheriff Simmons, Capt. Kellerman and Lt. Robertson also dropped off five trees to our friends at the Ballard Center to distribute to families.
Deputies are still seeing a steady amount of deer crashes.
Be alert, if you are driving around dawn or dusk, especially, as they are on the move. #DriveSafe
Be alert, if you are driving around dawn or dusk, especially, as they are on the move. #DriveSafe
December 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Deputies are still seeing a steady amount of deer crashes.
Be alert, if you are driving around dawn or dusk, especially, as they are on the move. #DriveSafe
Be alert, if you are driving around dawn or dusk, especially, as they are on the move. #DriveSafe
Deputies often get the chance to catch beautiful sunrises in the county.
Deputy Westhoff captured one this morning on Clinton Dam.
Deputy Westhoff captured one this morning on Clinton Dam.
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Deputies often get the chance to catch beautiful sunrises in the county.
Deputy Westhoff captured one this morning on Clinton Dam.
Deputy Westhoff captured one this morning on Clinton Dam.
SPOOFED NUMBERS AND SCAM CALLS
We know scams are prevalent around the holidays, and it can be unnerving to be contacted by someone if you don’t have much experience with the legal system.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
We know scams are prevalent around the holidays, and it can be unnerving to be contacted by someone if you don’t have much experience with the legal system.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 AM
SPOOFED NUMBERS AND SCAM CALLS
We know scams are prevalent around the holidays, and it can be unnerving to be contacted by someone if you don’t have much experience with the legal system.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
We know scams are prevalent around the holidays, and it can be unnerving to be contacted by someone if you don’t have much experience with the legal system.
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Wishing a very festive happy birthday today to Sheriff Service Dog Ciro. He turns 7! He has done a lot for the community during his career as part of the DGSO K9 unit. Thank you also to his handler, Master Deputy Austin Abram.
HBD Ciro!! Good boy!
HBD Ciro!! Good boy!
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Wishing a very festive happy birthday today to Sheriff Service Dog Ciro. He turns 7! He has done a lot for the community during his career as part of the DGSO K9 unit. Thank you also to his handler, Master Deputy Austin Abram.
HBD Ciro!! Good boy!
HBD Ciro!! Good boy!