First Responders

First responders

The citizens of Barton County are served by law enforcement by either their own city police or the county’s sheriff’s department. The sheriff’s department, which has countywide jurisdiction, also helps out in the communities and townships and assists with state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Barton County Sheriff’s Office

1416 Kansas Ave., Great Bend 620-793-1876 The office serves a population of about 28,105 and 894 square miles, which includes nine cities and 22 townships. VIN inspections for vehicles are done in front of the jail,1408 Kansas Ave. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursdays 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fire Departments

The fire departments have a big role in the communities as well, be they paid or volunteer.

Great Bend Fire Department Administrative Office and Station 1

1205 Williams St., 620-793-4140 Station 2 - 5851 10th St., 620793-4144

Service is available 24/7

Office hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The department provides fire protection and rescue for the City of Great Bend and the four surrounding townships. In addition, the department provides EMS response and transport to the same area plus an additional 2 1/2 townships west of Great Bend. The total population served is 20,000 people, and the average response time is 3.5 minutes in the city and eight minutes in the county.

ALBERT

Fire Department Fire Chief Charles Keller 5000 3rd 620-923-4504

BEAVER

Fire Department Fire Chief Gerald Schauf 481 NE 190 Rd 620-587-3352

BARTON COUNTY

Sheriff’s Department 1416 Kansas Ave. Great Bend 620-793-1876 County Jail 1416 Kansas Ave. Great Bend 620-793-1876

CLAFLIN

Police Department 620-587-3344 Fire Department 309 W. Front 620-587-3498

CRIME STOPPERS

1217 Williams, P.O. Box 454 Great Bend 620-792-1300 or 888-305-1300 Cash rewards for anonymous information.

ELLINWOOD

Police Department 209 W. 1st 620-564-3001 Fire Department 200 W. Santa Fe 620-564-3161

GALATIA

Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Wilhelm 620-935-4331

GREAT BEND

Police Department 1217 Williams 620-793-4120 Fire Department 1205 Williams 620-793-4140 5956 10th St. 620-793-4144

HOISINGTON

Police Department 109 E. 1st 620-653-4995 Fire Department 114 E. Broadway 620-653-4125

PAWNEE ROCK

Fire Department Fire Chief Heath Dill 508 Centre 620-617-6946

OLMITZ

Fire Department Barton Co. Fire District #2 620-653-4125

KBI CONTACT INFORMATION

800-KS-CRIME (800-572-7463) To report or provide information for a crime or to report any drug activity Local Office: 625 Washington, Great Bend 620-792-4354 Topeka (Headquarters) 1620 SW Tyler, Topeka 785-296-8200