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Sheriff's office announces promotions, service milestones and retirees

Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Representatives of the Sheriff’s Office outlined promotions and long-term service milestones — including Lieutenant Jess Foster's hiring date (2006-05-22) and promotion history — and honored retiring senior officers.

An official speaking for the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office (undersheriff Shane Hubler in remarks) presented numerous personnel recognitions and retirements during the Aug. 10 work session.

The undersheriff noted Lieutenant Jess Foster started with the Sheriff's Office on 2006-05-22, was promoted to corporal in May 2014, to sergeant in July 2023 and to lieutenant in November 2025. "He currently supervises 2nd shift patrol," the speaker said.

The office also recognized deputies and civilian staff for long service and named retirees Captain Tom Bridal (career beginning 1995-11-27; retired 2026-06-26) and Corporal John Burkhart (career beginning 1997; retired 2026-07-31).