Deputies solve vehicle burglaries following surveillance

Sheriff's Office proposes tech upgrades to reduce jail liability

'Northwest Shuttle' saves county thousands on inmate transport

Extreme speeds on rural roads prompt safety warnings

Motor vehicle service fees to double to cover deficit

Vote on $27,650 election equipment purchase delayed

KDOT to begin bridge work on K-15

1. Deputies solve vehicle burglaries following surveillance

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dickinson County Sheriff's deputies recently solved a string of vehicle burglaries in the county after conducting foot surveillance and catching the suspects in the act. Officials reminded residents to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight to deter future crimes.

2. Sheriff's Office proposes tech upgrades to reduce jail liability

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office is looking to purchase an electronic medical record system and a radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking system for the Dickinson County Jail. Currently, jail medical staff use paper records, which the Sheriff's Office noted poses a significant liability. The proposed RFID system would allow deputies to digitally track medication distribution and meals to prevent potential inmate lawsuits.

3. 'Northwest Shuttle' saves county thousands on inmate transport

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office reported utilizing the Northwest Shuttle System, a cooperative network of law enforcement agencies, to transport out-of-state inmates at virtually no cost. By relaying prisoners between jurisdictions, Dickinson County recently transported an inmate from Oregon, avoiding thousands of dollars in fees that would typically be paid to a private transport service.

4. Extreme speeds on rural roads prompt safety warnings

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — High speeds on rural roads and safety concerns surrounding horse-drawn Amish buggies prompted warnings during a recent Dickinson County Sheriff's Office update. Deputies recently clocked a driver traveling 106 mph on a dirt road, highlighting collision dangers for both deputies and residents. Officials urged caution when cresting hills and reminded buggy operators to properly utilize their lights at night.

5. Motor vehicle service fees to double to cover deficit

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dickinson County's motor vehicle service fee will increase from $2.50 to $5 beginning July 1 to address a $39,000 deficit in the Dickinson County Treasurer's Office. Officials noted the increase shifts the financial burden of running the motor vehicle department away from general property taxpayers and places it directly on those registering multiple vehicles.

6. Vote on $27,650 election equipment purchase delayed

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — Dickinson County is preparing to purchase four additional DS200 ballot scanners for $27,650 to unify all polling locations ahead of the August primary. The new machines alert voters to errors, such as overvoting, before their ballots are cast and are expected to significantly speed up election night reporting. Formal action on the purchase was delayed until the May 10 meeting.

7. KDOT to begin bridge work on K-15

DICKINSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin bridge work on K-15 just north of K-18 starting Monday. Traffic impacts are expected in the work area throughout the project, according to Dickinson County Administrator Janelle Dockendorf.

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