Outgoing Atchison County Sheriff Honored at Farewell Reception
By: Bridget Blevins, Alex Hassel
Updated: January 9, 2013
(ATCHISON, Ks.) A longtime leader in law enforcement is saying goodbye to his fellow officers.
A reception Wednesday honored outgoing Atchison County Sheriff John Calhoon.
Calhoon is looking for work elsewhere after losing his bid for re-election last November. The loss came as a surprise for the sheriff after serving the county for nearly 19 years. He spent nearly 28 years in law enforcement.
Calhoon is looking for work elsewhere after losing his bid for re-election last November. The loss came as a surprise for the sheriff after serving the county for nearly 19 years. He spent nearly 28 years in law enforcement.
Calhoon says it will be difficult to leave the office behind.
"The great thing about being a sheriff is something is different every day. But you still walk into the office every day, see the same people every day. It's going to be a definite change in my lifestyle," he said.
During the reception, Calhoon said he hopes to find a job in public safety, but he hasn't made anything official just yet.
Voters elected Atchison police officer Jack Laurie to fill the sheriff's seat.
"The great thing about being a sheriff is something is different every day. But you still walk into the office every day, see the same people every day. It's going to be a definite change in my lifestyle," he said.
During the reception, Calhoon said he hopes to find a job in public safety, but he hasn't made anything official just yet.
Voters elected Atchison police officer Jack Laurie to fill the sheriff's seat.
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