After serving the citizens of Cherokee County for nearly 10 years, David Groves was elected Sheriff in 2008, and is now excited to announce he is seeking a second term in office. Since being sworn in, Sheriff Groves has established a law enforcement agency that residents have come to trust and be proud of.
Dedicated.
Sheriff Groves has committed himself to not only being a hard working, full-time, Sheriff, but also being available to the public and working diligently to meet their needs and assist them in what may be a difficult time. Sheriff Groves has proven to be passionate about law enforcements role in the lives of crime victims, noting that they play a vital role in the overall criminal justice system, and recognizing law enforcement must consistently perform at a high standard of professionalism to ensure victims get justice.
Experienced.
Sheriff David Groves’ entire professional career has been spent serving the citizens and communities of Cherokee County. As a lifelong resident, he understands how crime can affect families, neighbors, and entire communities. A graduate of the University of Kansas’ Law Enforcement Training Center, Sheriff Groves has also obtained a degree in Criminal Justice Studies. In addition, in an effort to better serve our county, Sheriff Groves has taken the opportunity to serve on various boards and organizations, including:
- Southeast Kansas Drug Enforcement Task Force
- Labette Community College Criminal Justice Advisory Board
- Vice-Chairman of the Tri-State Major Case Squad
- 11th Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board
- Local Emergency Planning Committee
- Cherokee County Ambulance Association Board of Directors
- Kansas Sheriff’s Association Board of Directors
Committed to Progress.
Since taking office in 2009, Sheriff Groves has established and maintained partnerships with other agencies and organizations and increased transparency of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. With the implementation of a new, user-friendly website and real-time sex, drug and violent offender registration updates, Sheriff Groves has allowed the citizens of Cherokee County access to the information they want in an easy to use system. While remaining budget-minded, this new system of tracking offenders is paid for by offender registration fees, not your tax dollars! Sheriff Groves has also been aggressive in seeking out and arresting those responsible for manufacturing and selling illegal drugs in our communities. In addition, Sheriff Groves has secured state and federal grant funding for equipment and technological upgrades, was nominated for the United States Department of Defense Freedom Award and was presented the AAA Gold Award for Traffic Safety in the State of Kansas, all while remaining under budget! With all of these accomplishments, Sheriff Groves has built a strong foundation which he will use to continue moving the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office forward and enhancing the level of service provided to the citizens of Cherokee County.
It is with great pleasure to announce that David Groves intends to run for re-election as your Sheriff in 2012!