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Nick Sowers is not just a name
A testament to dedication, experience, and a passion for serving the people. Born and raised in Rice County, Nick has called this land his home for nearly his entire life. His roots run deep, and his commitment to the community is unwavering.
Breaking barriers, forging a stronger future.
Boosting Patrols
Boosting patrols in high risk areas for prompt response times.
Collaboration with Local Groups
Collaborating with local groups for holistic crime prevention.
Community Policing
Implementation of community policing for stronger relations.
Mental Health and Crisis Response
Address the growing concern of mental health.
Enhancing Training
Enhancing training department-wide.
Youth Engagement
Stress the significance of engaging with young members of the community
Increased Transparency
Regular press releases, and social media posts.
Emergency Preparedness
Emphasize the importance of improving the county's emergency preparedness
MY history
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My Journey to Building a Safer and Stronger Rice County
Nick joins the Rice County Sheriff's Office
The day it all started
In 2004 Nick was approached by then Sheriff, Steve Bundy to work in the jail. During this time, Nick knew he wanted to be Sheriff some day.
2004
Lyons, KS
Nick leaves for Pratt County Sheriff's Office
New experiences and training
Nick left the Rice County Sheriff's Office to join the Pratt County Sheriff's Office. Working as a Detention Officer and Reserve Deputy
2007
Pratt, Kansas
Nick joins the Sterling Police Department
Full-time law enforcement
Nick joined the Sterling Police Officer as a patrol officer where he became a Drug Recognition Expert, Sniper, range master, and Corporal after extensive leadership training.
2010
Sterling, Kansas
Bachelor in Business Administration: Business Management
Friends University
Continuing his leadership training Nick received a Bachelor in Business Administration: Business Management from Friends University to add to his leadership credentials.
2017
Wichita, Kansas
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Gold Shield: Law Enforcement Leadership in the 21st Century
Built for police leaders from agencies of all sizes, the 21st Century Police Leader delivers an advanced and rigorous course designed to foster, train and empower law enforcement leaders at all levels within their organization.
2021
Hutchinson, Kansas
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Law Enforcement Leadership Development
Servant Leadership, Generational Differences, Mentoring & Reverse Mentoring, Communication, and Conflict Resolution.
2021
Hutchinson, Kansas
University of Kansas: Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Foundations to Supervision
Foundations to Supervision offers a brief but powerful introduction to tools and perspectives that drive successful leadership in the law enforcement context.
2022
Hutchinson, Kansas
University of Tennessee: Law Enforcement Innovation Center
Advanced Leadership
Planning and decision making skills necessary to lead organizational change and transformation. Avoidance of destructive group think by using effective conflict resolution techniques.
2022
Hutchinson, Kansas
University of Kansas: Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Supervisor School
Supervisor School is a designed for front-line supervisors to train them to supervise and provide direction to staff in the law enforcement context.
2022
Hutchinson, Kansas
Sheriff candidate for Rice County
Nick Files For Office
Nick files to be a candidate for Sheriff of Rice County with the Rice County Clerk
2023
Lyons, Kansas
Nick joins the Rice County Sheriff's Office
The day it all started
In 2004 Nick was approached by then Sheriff, Steve Bundy to work in the jail. During this time, Nick knew he wanted to be Sheriff some day.
The day it all started
2004
Nick leaves for Pratt County Sheriff's Office
New experiences and training
Nick left the Rice County Sheriff's Office to join the Pratt County Sheriff's Office. Working as a Detention Officer and Reserve Deputy
New experiences and training
2007
Nick joins the Sterling Police Department
Full-time law enforcement
Nick joined the Sterling Police Officer as a patrol officer where he became a Drug Recognition Expert, Sniper, range master, and Corporal after extensive leadership training.
Full-time law enforcement
2010
Bachelor in Business Administration: Business Management
Friends University
Continuing his leadership training Nick received a Bachelor in Business Administration: Business Management from Friends University to add to his leadership credentials.
Friends University
2017
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Gold Shield: Law Enforcement Leadership in the 21st Century
Built for police leaders from agencies of all sizes, the 21st Century Police Leader delivers an advanced and rigorous course designed to foster, train and empower law enforcement leaders at all levels within their organization.
Gold Shield: Law Enforcement Leadership in the 21st Century
2021
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Law Enforcement Leadership Development
Servant Leadership, Generational Differences, Mentoring & Reverse Mentoring, Communication, and Conflict Resolution.
Law Enforcement Leadership Development
2021
University of Kansas: Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Foundations to Supervision
Foundations to Supervision offers a brief but powerful introduction to tools and perspectives that drive successful leadership in the law enforcement context.
Foundations to Supervision
2022
University of Tennessee: Law Enforcement Innovation Center
Advanced Leadership
Planning and decision making skills necessary to lead organizational change and transformation. Avoidance of destructive group think by using effective conflict resolution techniques.
Advanced Leadership
2022
University of Kansas: Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
Supervisor School
Supervisor School is a designed for front-line supervisors to train them to supervise and provide direction to staff in the law enforcement context.
Supervisor School
2022
Sheriff candidate for Rice County
Nick Files For Office
Nick files to be a candidate for Sheriff of Rice County with the Rice County Clerk
Nick Files For Office
2023
