In this episode, Ryan Baty sits down for an in-depth conversation with Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter. With nearly 40 years in law enforcement, from his beginnings with the Wichita Police Department to over a decade leading the county sheriff’s office, Sheriff Easter brings a unique perspective and hard-earned wisdom to some of the most pressing issues facing our community today. Ryan and Sheriff Easter discuss the enormous challenges and changes in law enforcement over the years—everything from jail staffing crises, the evolution of policing technology, and the impact of national events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd protests, to the quiet but powerful ways local sentiment shapes public safety. Sheriff Easter opens up about his family’s deep history of service, including the tragic loss of his brother in the line of duty, and reflects on what it means to serve and to lead through crisis. This episode offers an honest and insightful look from one of the region’s most respected law enforcement leaders.
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