KLA Learns About Law Enforcement And Judicial System In Kosciusko County
October 1, 2024 at 6:31 p.m.
On Sept. 24, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets heard from four speakers.
Topics covered different parts of the judicial and law enforcement systems in Kosciusko County, according to a news release from KLA.
The Honorable Christopher Kehler, judge for Superior Court IV, presented an overview of the buildings in Kosciusko County and brief history of Kosciusko County’s judicial system, which dates to 1836. The county’s first judge was Levi Lee, for whom the town of Leesburg is named after. Kehler handles domestic and civil cases.
Warsaw Police Department Chief Scott Whitaker spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the WPD and about how Kosciusko County officers work together with his team, the release states. He also noted WPD has around 43 officers and office employees and is striving to hire more qualified officers.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith talked about programs that help eliminate jail overcrowding. He is proud to say the number of inmates is lower than the previous year and to date is at 198 inmates. The sheriff also would like to have 80 inmates as part of the work release program. They are currently at 69.
The last speaker was Casey Trombley, Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) director. Kosciusko county jail inmates must apply and be accepted into JCAP, a voluntary recovery program. The classes include anger management, parenting classes, fitness programs, financial education, relationship class as well as addiction counseling. JCAP also helps the inmates in achieving certificate programs and their high school equivalency diploma. Currently, they have eight participants.
The next KLA session will cover human services in Kosciusko County and will be held at Cardinal Services on Oct. 8.
KLA is in its 43rd year of service to the county. As an independent 501(c)3 organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County. For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org.
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On Sept. 24, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets heard from four speakers.
Topics covered different parts of the judicial and law enforcement systems in Kosciusko County, according to a news release from KLA.
The Honorable Christopher Kehler, judge for Superior Court IV, presented an overview of the buildings in Kosciusko County and brief history of Kosciusko County’s judicial system, which dates to 1836. The county’s first judge was Levi Lee, for whom the town of Leesburg is named after. Kehler handles domestic and civil cases.
Warsaw Police Department Chief Scott Whitaker spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the WPD and about how Kosciusko County officers work together with his team, the release states. He also noted WPD has around 43 officers and office employees and is striving to hire more qualified officers.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith talked about programs that help eliminate jail overcrowding. He is proud to say the number of inmates is lower than the previous year and to date is at 198 inmates. The sheriff also would like to have 80 inmates as part of the work release program. They are currently at 69.
The last speaker was Casey Trombley, Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) director. Kosciusko county jail inmates must apply and be accepted into JCAP, a voluntary recovery program. The classes include anger management, parenting classes, fitness programs, financial education, relationship class as well as addiction counseling. JCAP also helps the inmates in achieving certificate programs and their high school equivalency diploma. Currently, they have eight participants.
The next KLA session will cover human services in Kosciusko County and will be held at Cardinal Services on Oct. 8.
KLA is in its 43rd year of service to the county. As an independent 501(c)3 organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a variety of local topics and experts. The annual whitepaper projects have yielded many benefits to the citizens of Kosciusko County. For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org.