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New Leadership for the Johnson County Sheriff's Office

Byron Roberson has 30 years of law enforcement experience and has dedicated his entire professional life to keeping Johnson County safe.

As the role of law enforcement evolves, Police Chief Byron Roberson’s experience in modern policing makes him the ideal leader for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety

The safety and security of residents has been Byron’s top priority in his 30-year career in law enforcement. He has a track record of using problem-oriented policing that identifies and addresses the root causes of criminal activity.

Mental Health

With the increasing number of mental health-related calls, it’s more important than ever to equip our law enforcement officers with training on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

Reduce Recidivism

Keeping former inmates out of jail enhances public safety and saves taxpayer money. Job training and education programs in our  jails support successful reentry into society and reduce the chances of reoffending.

Transparency

The open sharing of crime statistics, policing data, and budget information, is key to building public trust as it allows residents to see how effectively law enforcement is addressing safety concerns.

  • Chief of Police, Prairie Village and Mission Hills
  • BS Criminal Justice, MS Administration of Justice
  • FBI Leadership Academy, Quantico, VA
  • School of Police Staff & Command, Northwestern University
  • Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor, UMKC
  • Criminal Justice Advisory Council, Johnson County
  • VP of Police Chiefs and Sheriff's Association, Johnson County
  • Safehome, Johnson County

Endorsement Alert!

I'm proud to be endorsed by Governor Laura Kelly's Middle of the Road PAC. As Sheriff, I will work with Governor Kelly to advocate for Medicaid expansion, which would help cover mental health costs for inmates and provide the county with more resources to help vulnerable populations before they come in contact with the criminal justice system.

Law Enforcement Leaders And Community Groups

Supporting Byron Roberson for Sheriff

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John Douglass

Overland Park Police Chief

(1995-2014)

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Ellen Hanson

Lenexa Police Chief

(1991-2012)

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Steve Cox

Leawood Police Chief

(1981-1998)

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Tom Hongslo

Lenexa Police Chief

(2012-2020)

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Tim Burnett

Merriam Police Chief

(2011-2014)

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Ben Hadley

Mission Police Chief

(2014-2020)

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Darryl Forté

Jackson County Sheriff

2018-Present

Support Byron Roberson for Sheriff!

"Johnson County residents deserve a modern sheriff's office that matches the quality and innovation they enjoy from other local services. I'm grateful for the support of so many volunteers and other forward-thinking leaders. Together, we can turn the page on the last eight years of leadership at the sheriff's office."

-Byron Roberson

Learn how you can help Byron Roberson for Johnson County Sheriff

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