The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office receives grant funding for the purchase of crime scene technology.

 

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach was in Independence yesterday (on Tuesday) to present $15,000 in grant funding to the M-C-S-O to be used for the purchase of high tech equipment for fighting crime across the county. Kobach says the grant is funded through the former $100 fee for concealed carry permits in the state.

 

Deputy Chris Bishop gave a demonstration of a virtual training device for taser use. Bishop says the device helps deputies learn how to use the device without using up equipment.

 

Deputy Ty Lupardus says the high tech training device allows deputies to receive training that is critical in the field.

 

Deputies also drones and several devices used in remote operations.

 

Story Photo: Captain of Corrections Chad Dunham (left) discusses the use of technology with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach (middle) as Montgomery County Sheriff Ron Wade (right) looks on.

 

Deputy Chris Bishop demonstrates virtual taser training