Kansas sheriff's office puts employee on leave over misconduct allegations
The gist
An Allen County Sheriff's Office employee in Kansas is on administrative leave amid a misconduct investigation.
The case will go to the county attorney, who decides whether charges are filed.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Allen County Undersheriff Nate Jackson contacted the Chanute Police Department to assist in investigating misconduct allegations against a sheriff's office employee.
- Nov 2, 2026The employee is placed on administrative leave; the investigation is ongoing and findings will go to the Allen County Attorney to determine charges.
- Nov 6, 2026The sheriff's office announces it is bringing back its annual Adopt-A-Grandparent program for 2026, with nominations due November 21 and gifts delivered to the office by December 16.
Key terms
- administrative leave
- A temporary leave from a job assignment with pay and benefits kept intact, typically for employees of schools, police, or hospitals.
- county attorney
- Chief prosecutor representing a U.S. state in a local area, usually a county, handling criminal cases against defendants.
- Undersheriff
- A law-enforcement office derived from ancient English custom that exists in England, Wales, and the United States, with varying duties.
Source: Wikipedia