As the role of law enforcement evolves, Police Chief Byron Roberson’s experience in modern policing makes him the ideal leader for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The safety and security of residents has been Byron’s top priority in his 30-year career in law enforcement.

Oct 2, 2024 · Byron Roberson. As chief of the Prairie Village Police Department, Roberson emphasizes his experience as the one sitting in the top spot and making the tough decisions.

Jan 13, 2025 · Sheriff Byron Roberson is the first African American man to lead the county and the first Democrat to wear the badge in more than 90 years.

Byron has been a police officer for 30 years and served as Field Training Officer, Undercover Narcotics Officer, Patrol Division Commander, and Emergency Management Coordinator. In 2019, Byron helped onboard the Prairie Village Police Department’s first mental health co-responder program.

Nov 29, 2023 · Byron Roberson, who worked his way through the ranks in Prairie Village to become the department’s first Black police chief in 2021, has filed to run for sheriff as a Democrat.

Jan 15, 2025 · Byron Roberson is sworn in as the new sheriff of Johnson County, Kansas. The first Black person to take that role, Roberson told the Post his top priorities.

Nov 6, 2024 · OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Voters in Johnson County elected the first Democrat to serve as sheriff in nearly 100 years Tuesday night, sending Byron Roberson to the office. Roberson, who currently...

Nov 29, 2023 · Chief Byron Roberson (Democrat) announced Wednesday that he is joining the race for Johnson County sheriff. Online records show that Roberson filed to run against incumbent Sheriff Calvin...