US Congressman Jake LaTurner pays a visit to Parsons.

 LaTurner was in Parsons yesterday to speak to city officials about law enforcement challenges in southeast Kansas. The congresman attended a discussion on the proposed Public Safety Center. The new center would replace the 86 year old Fire Headquarters, which is the oldest operating fire headquarters in the state. Both the fire head quarters and the police department have strcutural issues due to a tornado strike more than 20 years ago.

LaTurner also viewed the new Use of Force Simulator which is in the final stages of installation at the police department.

Photo courtesy Parsons Police Department