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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Law Enforcement Bureau Detention Bureau Sheriff Reserves Sheriff Gary Steed Sheriff's Office Organization Chart

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UNDERSHERIFF Colonel Robert HinshawUNDERSHERIFF
Colonel Robert Hinshaw

“The sheriff of each county shall, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy.”  K.S.A. § 19-803.  The function of undersheriff is to assist Sheriff Steed in the operational aspects of running one of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in the State of Kansas, acting as a second-in-command.  In addition to the day-to-day operations, the undersheriff oversees the personnel function in regards to hiring and discipline.  The Professional Standards Unit answers to the Undersheriff.  Colonel Robert Hinshaw has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 28 years; holds a bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and a Masters Degree from Friends University.  He is a 1997 graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy.

CHIEF DEPUTY Colonel David ThompsonCHIEF DEPUTY
Colonel David Thompson

In 2006 Sheriff Steed conducted an in-depth analysis of the Sheriff’s Office organizational structure. As a result the positions of Executive Officer, a civilian appointment, and a Bureau Major were eliminated. They were replaced with the appointment of a second undersheriff designated as the Chief Deputy. In addition to the day-to-day operations, the chief deputy oversees the department’s fiscal management, purchasing and equipment procurement.  The Special Projects Unit answers to the Chief Deputy. Colonel David Thompson has been with the Sheriff’s Office for 31 years and holds a bachelor’s degree from Friends University.

Law Enforcement Bureau

Major Jackie StuartMajor Jackie Stuart
Bureau Commander

The Law Enforcement Bureau of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office encompasses the entire commissioned side of the Sheriff’s Office. The Law Enforcement Bureau has four separate Divisions each with a unique responsibility.

The Sheriff’s Patrol Division covers all 1,008 miles of Sedgwick County and responds to all calls for service from our citizens.  The Patrol Division includes the Community Liaison Unit and the Community Policing Unit. The Community Liaison Unit’s prime responsibility is to deliver hundreds of hours of public safety programs like D.A.R.E. to the public. The Community Policing Unit utilizes a problem solving model to address time intensive citizen problems that may have otherwise gone unaddressed.   

The Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation and case preparation of criminal cases that have been reported to the Sheriff’s Office. The division is comprised of detectives who work many varied tasks that include: forensics laboratory, D.E.A. Task Force, Intelligence, Narcotics, E.M.C.U (Exploited and Missing Child Unit) A.T.F. Task Force and the F.B.I. Joint Terrorism Task Force.

The Support Division is comprised of the Training Section, the Records Section and the Property and Evidence Section.   The Training Section ensures ongoing recruitment, training and continuing education for all Sheriff Office employees.  The Training Section also supervises the Firearm/Range that is responsible for all firearms training.  Sheriff Records maintains all registration for sexual offenders within Sedgwick County, as well as all cases generated by Sheriff Deputies and all Sedgwick County Detention Facility records. The Property and Evidence Unit oversees the protection, disposal and distribution of all seized and collected property and assets.  

The Judicial Division is the fourth division in the bureau, and is vital to Courtroom Security for the 18th Judicial District Court. The deputies assigned to the Court docket ensure movement of inmates to and from the courts is done in a timely manner and without incident. Warrant deputies are in constant motion all over Sedgwick County obeying and serving the orders of the court. Extradition is accountable for transporting prisoners across the country as needed as well as within Kansas. The Civil Process Section is comprised of civilian personnel administering official procedure of court ordered documents.

Investigation Division

  • Forensic Laboratory
  • Narcotics
  • D.E.A. Task Force
  • Intelligence
  • Exploited Missing Child Unit (EMCU)
  • Joint Terrorism Task Force

Patrol Division

  • Patrol
    • 1st Watch
    • 2nd Watch
    • 3rd Watch
  • Administration
    • Administrative Staff
    • Community Policing
    • Community Liaison
    • K-9 Unit
    • Tag Enforcement

Judicial Division

  • Court Security
  • Docket
  • 1st Appearance
  • Court Liaison

Support Division

  • Training / Firing Range
  • Property, Evidence & Supply
  • Records

Detention Bureau

Major James WoodsMajor James Woods
Bureau Commander

The Detention Bureau of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is composed of the operations and support divisions.  Each has a vital role in the efficient operation of the detention facility.  The Operations Division addresses the day-to-day work and concerns of housing over 1,500 inmates in a safe, secure and humane manner. The Support Division provides those necessary services to augment and support the Operations Division.  Working in a modern pre-trial housing facility is a profession that requires a deep commitment to ensuring that all inmates in the Sheriff’s custody are provided with safe and humane treatment consistent with applicable standards, laws and community expectations. A commitment to public service is only the beginning. To become a detention deputy requires that one must first pass a rigorous background investigation, followed by eleven weeks of formal academy instruction. This is then followed by a six-week Field Training program.  Only then is a detention deputy ready to begin a career in which not everyone can succeed. While in custody, all inmates are provided with the essentials of human life; including medical/mental health care, nutritious meals, a clean environment and the opportunity for maintaining family and personal contacts.   The Detention Bureau resembles the operation of a small city.  This city operates a medical clinic, a school (GED classes), postal system (the opening and inspection of inmate mail), law enforcement (to maintain discipline) and a court system (when the inmate fails to follow the facility rules).

Support Services Division

  • Work Release
  • Medical Clinic
  • Commissary Supply
  • Inmate Coordinator
  • Video 1st Appearance
  • Trustee Supervisor
  • Chaplin Services
  • G.E.D. Program
  • A/A Program
  • N/A Program

Operations Division

  • Watch Commanders
    • Booking Sergeant
    • Housing Sergeant
    • Property Corporals
    • Detention Deputies
      • Public Visitation
      • Professional Visitation
      • Trustee Supervisor
  • Administration
    • Population Control
      • Video Court
      • Transport Coordination
      • Transportation Unit
    • Classification

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