Sheriff wins approval to reclassify courthouse security posts; county OKs 24/7 ComCare security staffing

Mar 11, 2026

The board approved sheriff proposals to reclassify courthouse security staff to full sheriff deputy positions and to add six deputies for 24/7 security at the ComCare Community Crisis Center; commissioners said ComCare staffing can be funded through the clinic’s budget (CCBHC funds).

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The Sedgwick County Commission on March 11 approved a package of public‑safety staffing changes advanced by the sheriff’s office: reclassifying courthouse security positions to full sheriff’s deputies and adding personnel to provide round‑the‑clock coverage at the county’s ComCare Community Crisis Center.

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