16-05-2025
Cherokee County officers celebrated for outstanding service
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Cherokee County law enforcement are recognized for the services they provide to their respective communities.
The annual Cherokee County Law Enforcement Awards Banquet took place Thursday night (5/15) at Bethel Church in Baxter Springs.
Agencies represented were Columbus, Galena, Baxter Springs, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
The event, which includes dinner and the awards ceremony, allows each agency to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Sheriff Brian Henderson made this an annual event in 2023, when he was chief of police in Baxter Springs.
'It's not just administration picking somebody, it's their peers that are selecting them and saying, 'hey, this person deserves it.' And that's important to us,' said Sheriff Henderson.
'You look back at your accomplishments and just to know that you're your friends that you work with every day have recognized your efforts that you're out there doing, because a lot of times, that stuff goes unnoticed, and so it's a good opportunity for them to see that they're appreciated,' said Galena Police Chief, Chad Allison.
Each agency gave out various awards Thursday. Those included Officer of the Year, Deputy of the Year, and a life-saving award.
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