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Congratulations to Detective Andrew Haney for earning the Multidisciplinary Partner of the Year award from @cacdouglasks.
DGSO investigators work closely with CAC staff to investigate reports of abuse, and this award honored him for unwavering dedication to children and families
DGSO investigators work closely with CAC staff to investigate reports of abuse, and this award honored him for unwavering dedication to children and families
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Congratulations to Detective Andrew Haney for earning the Multidisciplinary Partner of the Year award from @cacdouglasks.
DGSO investigators work closely with CAC staff to investigate reports of abuse, and this award honored him for unwavering dedication to children and families
DGSO investigators work closely with CAC staff to investigate reports of abuse, and this award honored him for unwavering dedication to children and families
Text-to-911 is available in Douglas County if you are unable to safely call 911.
Knowing your location in any situation is very important and helpful to first responders, if you do need help.
www.kansas911.org/services/#te...
Knowing your location in any situation is very important and helpful to first responders, if you do need help.
www.kansas911.org/services/#te...
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Text-to-911 is available in Douglas County if you are unable to safely call 911.
Knowing your location in any situation is very important and helpful to first responders, if you do need help.
www.kansas911.org/services/#te...
Knowing your location in any situation is very important and helpful to first responders, if you do need help.
www.kansas911.org/services/#te...
The snowy conditions have made for a busy morning for deputies on the roads: one injury crash on K-10 where no one was transported; six non-injury crashes in the county, most southeast of Lawrence and 10 calls to assist motorists - at different spots in the county.
#DriveSafe
#DriveSafe
December 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The snowy conditions have made for a busy morning for deputies on the roads: one injury crash on K-10 where no one was transported; six non-injury crashes in the county, most southeast of Lawrence and 10 calls to assist motorists - at different spots in the county.
#DriveSafe
#DriveSafe
Before you turn the key 🔑, buckle up so you arrive alive 🚗 — for your family. For your friends. For yourself. #DriveSafe
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Before you turn the key 🔑, buckle up so you arrive alive 🚗 — for your family. For your friends. For yourself. #DriveSafe
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and protect this community.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 or 785-841-2345
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 or 785-841-2345
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and protect this community.
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 or 785-841-2345
Our administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 or 785-841-2345
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
DGSO will have an increased presence on county roads and highways from Saturday, Nov. 22 to Nov. 29 as part of the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign. Deputies on these patrols will focus on seat belt infractions and removing impaired and drivers from roadways. #DriveSafe
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
DGSO will have an increased presence on county roads and highways from Saturday, Nov. 22 to Nov. 29 as part of the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign. Deputies on these patrols will focus on seat belt infractions and removing impaired and drivers from roadways. #DriveSafe
DGSO will have an increased presence on county roads and highways from Saturday, Nov. 22, through Thanksgiving weekend, for the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign. Deputies on these patrols will focus on:
- Seat belt infractions
- Impaired and distracted drivers. #DriveSafe
- Seat belt infractions
- Impaired and distracted drivers. #DriveSafe
November 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
DGSO will have an increased presence on county roads and highways from Saturday, Nov. 22, through Thanksgiving weekend, for the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign. Deputies on these patrols will focus on:
- Seat belt infractions
- Impaired and distracted drivers. #DriveSafe
- Seat belt infractions
- Impaired and distracted drivers. #DriveSafe
Annually in Kansas, about 50% of traffic fatalities involve someone not wearing a seat belt; 25% are directly due to inattentive driving or speeding; and 20% of crashes involve alcohol impairment.
#BuckleUp #DriveSave
#BuckleUp #DriveSave
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Annually in Kansas, about 50% of traffic fatalities involve someone not wearing a seat belt; 25% are directly due to inattentive driving or speeding; and 20% of crashes involve alcohol impairment.
#BuckleUp #DriveSave
#BuckleUp #DriveSave
Speeding accounts for more than one-quarter of all traffic-related fatalities nationally.
Follow posted speed limits, and drive safely for conditions. Avoid distractions, and buckle up every time. #DriveSafe
Follow posted speed limits, and drive safely for conditions. Avoid distractions, and buckle up every time. #DriveSafe
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Speeding accounts for more than one-quarter of all traffic-related fatalities nationally.
Follow posted speed limits, and drive safely for conditions. Avoid distractions, and buckle up every time. #DriveSafe
Follow posted speed limits, and drive safely for conditions. Avoid distractions, and buckle up every time. #DriveSafe
DID YOU KNOW?
Members of the public can view a list of activity for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on the Call Log on the DGSO website.
dgso.org/index.php/dg...
Members of the public can view a list of activity for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on the Call Log on the DGSO website.
dgso.org/index.php/dg...
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
DID YOU KNOW?
Members of the public can view a list of activity for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on the Call Log on the DGSO website.
dgso.org/index.php/dg...
Members of the public can view a list of activity for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on the Call Log on the DGSO website.
dgso.org/index.php/dg...
DGSO is hiring an IT network administrator.
bit.ly/DGSOJob.
Our IT professionals support the critical technology behind all of our operations.
If you’re ready for challenging, meaningful work that makes a difference every day, apply now.
bit.ly/DGSOJob.
Our IT professionals support the critical technology behind all of our operations.
If you’re ready for challenging, meaningful work that makes a difference every day, apply now.
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
DGSO is hiring an IT network administrator.
bit.ly/DGSOJob.
Our IT professionals support the critical technology behind all of our operations.
If you’re ready for challenging, meaningful work that makes a difference every day, apply now.
bit.ly/DGSOJob.
Our IT professionals support the critical technology behind all of our operations.
If you’re ready for challenging, meaningful work that makes a difference every day, apply now.
Our deputies now carry behavioral health resource cards to share with individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or just need someone to talk to.
📞 785-841-2345 - Douglas County Crisis Line
📱 Text/call 988
🔗Chat online at 988lifeline.org
📞 785-841-2345 - Douglas County Crisis Line
📱 Text/call 988
🔗Chat online at 988lifeline.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Our deputies now carry behavioral health resource cards to share with individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or just need someone to talk to.
📞 785-841-2345 - Douglas County Crisis Line
📱 Text/call 988
🔗Chat online at 988lifeline.org
📞 785-841-2345 - Douglas County Crisis Line
📱 Text/call 988
🔗Chat online at 988lifeline.org
Sgt. Reiling captured these photos of this rare opportunity to see the northern lights in Kansas.
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Sgt. Reiling captured these photos of this rare opportunity to see the northern lights in Kansas.
On Veterans Day, we honor all veterans for their service, dedication and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. We also show gratitude to all Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County Emergency Communications employees who have served and continue to serve.
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor all veterans for their service, dedication and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice. We also show gratitude to all Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Douglas County Emergency Communications employees who have served and continue to serve.
Our administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 (call/text) or call 785-841-2345.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 (call/text) or call 785-841-2345.
November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Our administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and will reopen 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 (call/text) or call 785-841-2345.
Emergency: 911
Non-emergencies: 785-843-0250
For mental health crisis and support: 988 (call/text) or call 785-841-2345.
Update on runner struck and killed Thursday in hit-and-run north of Lawrence
D25-24998
Anyone who might have information, please call:
- Detective Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845, or
- Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.
D25-24998
Anyone who might have information, please call:
- Detective Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845, or
- Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Update on runner struck and killed Thursday in hit-and-run north of Lawrence
D25-24998
Anyone who might have information, please call:
- Detective Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845, or
- Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.
D25-24998
Anyone who might have information, please call:
- Detective Lance Flachsbarth, 785-393-5845, or
- Douglas County Crime Stoppers, 785-843-TIPS (8477), and leave your contact information.
Sunflower Elementary on Wednesday invited the Sheriff's Office and others who work in public service jobs to their parade to kick off November, which is celebrated as National Gratitude Month.
The students in all grades overwhelmed us with encouraging signs, cards, high-fives and hugs!
The students in all grades overwhelmed us with encouraging signs, cards, high-fives and hugs!
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sunflower Elementary on Wednesday invited the Sheriff's Office and others who work in public service jobs to their parade to kick off November, which is celebrated as National Gratitude Month.
The students in all grades overwhelmed us with encouraging signs, cards, high-fives and hugs!
The students in all grades overwhelmed us with encouraging signs, cards, high-fives and hugs!
The "View from 100" podcast is back.
In "Episode 07: Cases & Compassion," Sheriff Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County.
Listen on your favorite podcast app: buff.ly/Zju3kLb
Or watch on YouTube: buff.ly/WDrQLVp
In "Episode 07: Cases & Compassion," Sheriff Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County.
Listen on your favorite podcast app: buff.ly/Zju3kLb
Or watch on YouTube: buff.ly/WDrQLVp
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The "View from 100" podcast is back.
In "Episode 07: Cases & Compassion," Sheriff Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County.
Listen on your favorite podcast app: buff.ly/Zju3kLb
Or watch on YouTube: buff.ly/WDrQLVp
In "Episode 07: Cases & Compassion," Sheriff Armbrister interviews Jessica Glendening, chief public defender in Douglas County.
Listen on your favorite podcast app: buff.ly/Zju3kLb
Or watch on YouTube: buff.ly/WDrQLVp
The latest newsletter from Douglas County shares details about the Drug Take Back Day results, updates to the deer list, the dive team's cleanup efforts at Lone Star Lake, and the progress on the new Public Safety Building's construction.
buff.ly/mLuVCgz
buff.ly/mLuVCgz
November 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The latest newsletter from Douglas County shares details about the Drug Take Back Day results, updates to the deer list, the dive team's cleanup efforts at Lone Star Lake, and the progress on the new Public Safety Building's construction.
buff.ly/mLuVCgz
buff.ly/mLuVCgz
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
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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
Don't forget that daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so clocks will fall back one hour.
Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.
Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.
November 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Don't forget that daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so clocks will fall back one hour.
Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.
Make sure to set your clocks back an hour before bed. While you're changing things, go ahead and change the batteries in your smoke alarms as well.
Thanks to those who came to trick or treat on Friday at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thanks to those who came to trick or treat on Friday at the Douglas County Judicial and Law Enforcement Center.
Check out the newly designed website for Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County: buff.ly/ta4WZUx
It is a new look for a longtime organization that helps law enforcement by offering an anonymous tip line.
You can submit tips online or call 785-843-TIPS (8477).
It is a new look for a longtime organization that helps law enforcement by offering an anonymous tip line.
You can submit tips online or call 785-843-TIPS (8477).
October 31, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Check out the newly designed website for Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County: buff.ly/ta4WZUx
It is a new look for a longtime organization that helps law enforcement by offering an anonymous tip line.
You can submit tips online or call 785-843-TIPS (8477).
It is a new look for a longtime organization that helps law enforcement by offering an anonymous tip line.
You can submit tips online or call 785-843-TIPS (8477).
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving 100 yards with your eyes closed.
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving 100 yards with your eyes closed.