The Miami County Sheriff's Office works closely with community leaders and citizens to reduce crime and to protect the well-being of our citizens. We believe that great strides can be made in reducing crime by educating the public, particularly our children. To this end, we have implemented many educational community programs - drawing law enforcement and the public closer together.

The following are some of the many community programs provided by the Miami County Sheriff's Office:

Cops for Tots
The Cops for Tops program was organized as a memorial to the late Sheriff Ken Davis, who had a special place in his heart for helping children.

The Angel Tree allows citizens to donate gifts such as clothing and toys to children in need. The Sheriff's Office and local Police, Fire, EMS, City & County Employees, and Volunteers come together to deliver the gifts to the children at Christmas.

The Cops for Tots Auction, which started in 1999, helps to raise money for families in need during emergencies such as severe weather, total loss due to fire, etc.

Kids & Cops Fishing
The Kids and Cops Fishing program is another wonderful means of promoting trust between kids and local law enforcement. The annual Fishing Tournament is held at Lake Miola in Paola, Kansas. A full day of food, fishing, and prizes, the tournament gives kids a chance to build relationship with law enforcement in a relaxed, fun environment.

Bears On Patrol
This program is sponsored by local organizations and citizens who donate stuffed teddy bears to the Miami County Sheriff's Office. Teddy bears are kept in each Deputy's patrol unit and are used to comfort and calm children during accidents, fires, domestic violence cases and other crises.

Explorer Post #2502
The Explorer Program, an affiliation of the Boy Scouts of America, consists of individuals ranging from fourteen to twenty-one years of age. New Explorers are selected at the start of each school year. Explorers participate in learning the everyday functions of the Miami County Sheriff's Office and assist in public relation functions.

Citizens' Academy
The Citizens' Academy was established in the spring of 2000. The classes are three hours each, one night a week for nine weeks. If you are interested in participating in the Citizens' Academy, please fill out the necessary application.

The program starts with the history of the Miami County Sheriff's Office and takes the students through the laws, duties and training pertaining to the present day Sheriff's Office. Students participate in mock crime scenes and firearms usage. (Students must be at least twenty-one years of age, work or reside in Miami County and have no criminal record. An application process is required.)

Sheriff's Office Calendar
The Miami County Sheriff's Office, with the support of local businesses, participates in an annual Calendar Fundraiser which helps to provide safety literature to families in Miami County. Calendars are available at the Sheriff's Office and at various community functions in which the Sheriff's Office participates.

The Miami County Sheriff's Office works closely with community leaders and citizens to reduce crime and to protect the well-being of our citizens. We believe that great strides can be made in reducing crime by educating the public, particularly our children. To this end, we have implemented many educational community programs - drawing law enforcement and the public closer together.

The following are some of the many community programs provided by the Miami County Sheriff's Office:

Cops for Tots
The Cops for Tops program was organized as a memorial to the late Sheriff Ken Davis, who had a special place in his heart for helping children.

The Angel Tree allows citizens to donate gifts such as clothing and toys to children in need. The Sheriff's Office and local Police, Fire, EMS, City & County Employees, and Volunteers come together to deliver the gifts to the children at Christmas.

The Cops for Tots Auction, which started in 1999, helps to raise money for families in need during emergencies such as severe weather, total loss due to fire, etc.

Kids & Cops Fishing
The Kids and Cops Fishing program is another wonderful means of promoting trust between kids and local law enforcement. The annual Fishing Tournament is held at Lake Miola in Paola, Kansas. A full day of food, fishing, and prizes, the tournament gives kids a chance to build relationship with law enforcement in a relaxed, fun environment.

Bears On Patrol
This program is sponsored by local organizations and citizens who donate stuffed teddy bears to the Miami County Sheriff's Office. Teddy bears are kept in each Deputy's patrol unit and are used to comfort and calm children during accidents, fires, domestic violence cases and other crises.

Explorer Post #2502
The Explorer Program, an affiliation of the Boy Scouts of America, consists of individuals ranging from fourteen to twenty-one years of age. New Explorers are selected at the start of each school year. Explorers participate in learning the everyday functions of the Miami County Sheriff's Office and assist in public relation functions.

Citizens' Academy
The Citizens' Academy was established in the spring of 2000. The classes are three hours each, one night a week for nine weeks. If you are interested in participating in the Citizens' Academy, please fill out the necessary application.

The program starts with the history of the Miami County Sheriff's Office and takes the students through the laws, duties and training pertaining to the present day Sheriff's Office. Students participate in mock crime scenes and firearms usage. (Students must be at least twenty-one years of age, work or reside in Miami County and have no criminal record. An application process is required.)

Sheriff's Office Calendar
The Miami County Sheriff's Office, with the support of local businesses, participates in an annual Calendar Fundraiser which helps to provide safety literature to families in Miami County. Calendars are available at the Sheriff's Office and at various community functions in which the Sheriff's Office participates.