The Parsons Police Department have announced they have had a member of the department test positive for COVID-19. The information was given to the Department over the weekend by the Labette County Health Department.

Upon noticing symptoms early last week, the officer self-quarantined and went to the Fever Clinic at Labette Health for testing. The involved officer is a detective who was not on a patrol assignment and had been in the Police Annex which is separated from the main police facility. Two additional officers have been placed in self-quarantine as a precaution due to this situation. These officers also are part of the investigation’s unit and have not exhibited any of the symptoms, which means they cannot be tested at this time.

The department has said that backup plans have been put into place to maintain staffing and the highest level of safety at the Police Department.