Lt. Brian Payne Named Deerfield Post Commander

Lt. Payne has been a deputy with the Sheriff ’s Office since January 2000. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016. He most recently was assigned to Deerfield as the Post Commander on July 18, 2022.

As the Post Commander, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the deputies assigned to Deerfield Township. When fully staffed, they have 25 Enforcement Deputies, six supervisors, three detectives, three School Resource Officers, one D.A.R.E. deputy, and one clerk. He manages the administrative functions in coordination with the township including:

• Budget management

• Purchasing equipment/vehicles for deputies

• Working closely with Township Officials to address and resolve problem areas within the community

• Attending HOA meetings

• Addressing citizen concerns

• General Supervisor responsibilities (approving reports, responding to calls, managing employees)

Lt. Payne grew up in Sycamore Township in Hamilton County and

Jennifer Kautz named New Clerk

Jennifer Kautz, Clerical Specialist for the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office, has been named to the new Clerk position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answering phones

• Initial Point of Contact for citizens who walk in

• Processes Latent Fingerprint Card requests for citizens

• Supply Room management

• Equipment Management (place orders, coordinate returns, order reconciliation)

• Management of processes to assist our deputies, allowing them to focus more time on patrol and call response

»Coordinates official paperwork transfers between the main office and the contract post

»Scans documents for deputies for attachment to reports and general records processing

»Process Law Enforcement Database searches at the request of deputies

City Of Mason Manta Ray Champions

The City of Mason Manta Rays Champions is an inclusive swim group added in 2022 to the Mason Manta Rays swim team. Partnering with Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCDD), Champions provides a swim team setting including swim meet experiences through exhibition events at City of Mason Manta Ray Invitationals and WCDD Special Olympics. The program consists of two sessions, one from September through November and another from December through February.

The Champions group practices one night a week with focus on freestyle, backstroke, and competitive starts from the blocks. Practices also went to Sycamore Community Schools before attending college at UC and Mountain State University, graduating with a degree in Administration in Criminal Justice. Lt. Payne graduated from Great Oaks Police Academy in December 1999 and was hired by the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office in January 2000. Lt. Payne has worked at all the Sheriff ’s Office posts including working in the criminal investigation section. He has been a supervisor with the Sheriff ’s Office for over 10 years and has served as the commander for the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office Corrections Academy.

Lt. Payne graduated the Police Executive Leadership College and is currently serving as a board member for the Mental Health Recovery Board serving Warren and Clinton Counties. He was elected to the Charter Commission for South Lebanon as the transition from a City to a Village. He lives in South Lebanon with his wife and two children.

»Management of in-car cruiser videos

»Other internal paperwork include on-land warmups and in-water instruction of proper kicking, competitive strokes, diving, as well as races. Each practice ends with a social setting and a snack, providing opportunities for athletes to bond with their teammates. Through the Champions program, USA Swimming officials attend a practice to help athletes understand the whistle commands of the starting process. This helps athletes acclimate themselves to a swim meet setting, gaining confidence in how to start a race.

The addition of the records clerk position was important because it provided the citizens of Deerfield Township a consistent point of contact who could process their requests at our local post. It made our ability to process latent print requests from citizens a more efficient and accessible process. The position provides a lot of supporting roles for the deputies to reduce their time in the office and maximize their time in the community.

Formerly, Kautz worked as a Correctional Officer for the Warren County Sheriff ’s Office.

Kautz served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Seaman/Fireman. She has four children, three of which are serving in the military. Kautz is a resident of Warren County.

Champions were highlighted at two Manta Ray Fall Invitationals in 2022, where they were celebrated by all Manta Ray athletes throughout their races. Senior level athletes for the City of Mason Manta Rays paired with the Champions, walking the swimmers to the starting blocks and presenting them with ribbons at the conclusion of their races.

Each session includes team building events such as a holiday-themed parties and end of session celebrations where each athlete receives individual accolades in front of their parents/ caregivers as well as being awarded a certificate of excellence. Learn more at imaginemason.org.