MISSION STATEMENT
It is the goal of the Brown County Sheriffs Office to provide quality law enforcement to the citizens of Brown County. It shall be our duty to rise above the “old style” type of law enforcement of being “reactive” and “complacent” thus becoming “proactive” officers that protect and serve Brown County in a productive and professional manner. We shall also become “coactive” with the community and in this role will improve the quality of life for the Brown County citizens.
BROWN COUNTY DEDICATES NEW JAIL
On March 1, 2012 the Brown County Commissioner signed Resolution 2010-11 dedicating the new Brown County jail in dedication of Todd Widman. Todd was a life long resident of Brown County and had decided to dedicate his life to law enforcement. Todd was well liked and respected by everyone.
TO THE MEMORY OF TODD MICHAEL WIDMAN
The Brown County Commissioners dedicated the new Brown County Law Enforcement Center to the memory of Todd Michael Widman this morning at their weekly meeting.
Todd Michael Widman was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on July 23, 1978 the son of Michael Widman and Brenda Wenger.
Todd graduated from Hiawatha High School in May, 1997 where he was well liked and respected by fellow students and faculty alike. Todd attended Cloud County Community College following graduation and was a Junior at Washburn University studing Criminal Justice at the time of his untimely death on March 1, 2000.
Todd dedicated himself to serving Brown County through his work as a Deputy with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for over a year and half. Todd made the ultimate sacrifice by law enforcement when he was tragically killed in the line of duty while assisting a troubled runaway observed wandering through the streets of Hiawatha, Kansas March 1, 2000.
Wanted subject from Hays arrested in Brown County
On 3-2-2021 at approximately 7:45 p.m., Hayes PD contacted the Brown County Sheriffs office and informed us that Trevonn Hall 21 years of age from hays, KS, is on felony parole driving a stolen 2005 grey Buick Lacrosse which they believed was in Hiawatha. He was...
Brown County sheriffs report 3-1-2021
On 2-18-2021 Sean Davidson 52 Hiawatha was arrested on a charge of Felony Probation Violation _________________________________________________________________ On 2-18-2021 Brown County assisted Kickapoo PD on a counterfeit...
Social Security, IRS and Stimulus scams
I would like to inform everyone of ongoing scams circulating Brown County. I have had many reports from residents stating they have been contacted by someone posing as someone from Social Security, stating that their Social Security number has been used in the...
