KLA Learns About Law Enforcement, Judicial System In Kosciusko
KLA Learns About Law Enforcement, Judicial System In Kosciusko
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KLA Learns About Law Enforcement, Judicial System In KosciuskoOn Oct. 4, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets heard from three speakers.
Topics covered different parts of the judicial and law enforcement systems in Kosciusko.
The Honorable Christopher Kehler, judge for Superior Court IV, presented an overview and brief history of Kosciusko County’s judicial system which dates back 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.
The Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) was also featured by moderator Allyn Decker.
Kosciusko County Jail inmates must apply and be accepted into this voluntary recovery program. The classes include anger management, parenting classes, fitness programs as well as addiction counseling. JCAP also helps the inmates in achieving certificate programs and their high school equivalency diploma.
Since the start of the program in 2018, there have been 80 participants with over 50% success rate. Kehler agreed that JCAP helps stop the cycle of drug-related crime.
Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker spoke about the challenges and opportunities facing the Warsaw Police Department and also about how Kosciusko County officers work together with his team. He also noted WPD has around 40 officers and is striving to build a more diversified team.
The next KLA session will cover human services in Kosciusko County and will be held at the K21 Health Pavilion on Oct. 18.
KLA is in its 41st year of service to the county. As an independent 501-3(c) organization, KLA conducts biweekly morning sessions around the county to expose leaders to a wide variety of local topics and experts.
For more information, visit www.kocsciuskoleadership.org.
