Proactive Law Enforcement for Safer Communities

Brown County Sheriff’s Office

John D. Merchant

Sheriff

709 Utah Hiawatha, KS. 66434
785.742.7125

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BROWN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
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.

CORE VALUES

HONESTY-We are truthful in our actions and deeds.

LOYALTY-We affirm our allegiance to our community, to our Department and to our Core Values.

RESPECT-We treat each other with dignity, honoring the rights, ideas and opinions of all individuals.

FAIRNESS-We are just and impartial in all of our interactions.  Our decisions are made without personal favoritism.

INTEGRITY-We will maintain the highest degree of moral and ethical standards by conducting ourselves in manner beyond reproach in both our professional and personal lives.   We do what is right, even when no one is looking.

COMPASSION-We will have the courage to be patient, understanding, and sensitive to the needs of the community and each other, treating all with respect and dignity.

PROFESSIONALISM- we will take pride in providing the highest level of service by being cooperative, well trained, disciplined, and dedicated to continuous improvement.

CHARACTER-Doing the right thing regardless of the cost.