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.
Fleeing Felon arrested in Brown County
On June 13th @ approximately 1 a.m., Brown County deputies deployed stop stick's near US 36 HWY near Foxtail causing the suspect vehicle to come to a stop near US 36 and Goldfinch. The driver of the vehicle, Nathan Wagner 33 of Ashland, Nebraska was arrested on...
Another New Scam
Please be advised county residents are being contacted by phone from people who are representing themselves as vehicle manufacturers offering residents a "Free Trial" of a new vehicle. Scammers are telling residents they will deliver a brand new vehicle to their...
Safety concerns for students
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. This type of tragedy is something that is so very hard to comprehend as to why anyone would want to harm another, especially small children and teachers who are...
