Shawnee County Coroner

The Emergency Communications Center, a part of Shawnee County,Kan.,is an Enhanced 911 system, which provides addresses and telephone numbers to the callers. The center coordinates with emergency response agencies, such as law enforcement firms and fire and ambulance departments. It also handles emergency calls and educates children through the 911 system. The Emergency Communications Center provides emergency information during disasters and other critical situations. The communications center additionally maintains paging systems for emergency personnel. It handles more than 100,000 calls for all emergency response agencies annually. The Emergency Communications Center is located in Topeka, Kan. In addition, Shawnee County operates audit finance, emergency management, recycling, public works and human resources departments.

The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, located in Topeka, Kan., offers a range of services to the residents of the area community. The sheriff s office is in charge of full-time law enforcement services, such as patrol, traffic, animal control and criminal investigative duties. It is also in charge of the servicing of criminal and civil proceedings and papers. Additionally, it organizes neighborhood watch programs and crime prevention and education programs, including anti-drug campaigns. The sheriff s office operates a community services unit that offers public presentations for organizations and community groups throughout the area on a variety of topics. The programs include home security, community awareness, scams against the elderly and child safety. The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office has a staff of more than 150 employees and is also responsible for drug enforcement and apprehension of wanted fugitives.

CASA of Shawnee County is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization in Topeka, KS that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected youth in the court system, aiming to promote greater outcomes and the opportunity for these children to thrive. Through their volunteer advocacy, CASA of Shawnee County supports and promotes court-appointed volunteers who provide resources and assistance to children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, believing that every child deserves the chance to flourish in a safe and loving home.Generated from the website