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.
Brown County meth arrest
On 4-1-2021 at approximately 2:20 a.m., a deputy was dispatched to Morrill on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival , the deputy located the vehicle which was stopped in an intersection, still running while and the driver appeared to be asleep. Upon further...
Brown County Sheriffs office search warrant info 3-29-2021
On 3-29-2021 the Brown County Sheriffs office, with the assistance of the Horton and Sac and Fox PD, executed a search warrant at 940 E. 8th Street in the City of Horton. Arrested on charges of Possession of Opiates, Possession of Stimulant, Possession W/Intent to...
Brown County Sheriff’s office receives Platinum Safety Award
Bob Hamilton, KDOT Law Enforcement Liaison presented the Brown County Sheriff's office the 2020 AAA Community Platinum Traffic Safety Award. This the the fourth year in a row that the Brown County Sheriff's office has received this award. This year, 32 awards have...
