McPherson County Sheriff's Office
MCPHERSON, Kan. — On Monday, November 18, 2024, the DUI Victims Center of Kansas met with the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office to deliver information pamphlets, Victim memorial magnets and to recognize two deputies for their efforts in DUI enforcement.
It is the mission of the DUI Victims Center of Kansas to provide services to victims, survivors and their families and increase awareness of the traumatic human consequences of the choice to drive impaired. Drunk driving is a choice. Drugged driving is a choice. Distracted driving is a choice. These are all choices that kill and injure innocent people. In 2023, more than 2,030 impaired driving crashes occurred on Kansas roadways.
The DUIVCK presented the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office with a certificate of awareness for participation in the DUIVCK holiday memorial drive for victims of DUI. Recognized for their efforts in DUI enforcement and traffic safety were Deputy Rahe and Deputy Webb.
Deputy Rahe has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since February of 2019 and has previously been recognized by MADD and the DUIVCK for his DUI enforcement and prevention efforts. Deputy Rahe said, “the very idea that many impaired drivers think ‘oh I didn’t hurt anyone this time, or it’s just a few miles’, is a very big problem. Maybe nobody got hurt today, but driving impaired the next time, could be the catastrophic day you thought would never happen. I appreciate the DUIVCK for recognizing both mine and Deputy Webb’s efforts and for assisting us by being an important resourceful agency for the state. Traffic safety and enforcement is a huge part of our job, it makes our communities safer, our roads safer and it goes hand in hand with criminal enforcement efforts such as with drug and theft offenses.”
Deputy Webb has been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since August of 2023 and is proving to be a valuable asset to the McPherson Law Enforcement Community. Deputy Webb added, “I appreciate the efforts of the DUI Victims Center of Kansas for all that they do, and I appreciate their recognition for our enforcement of DUI offenses on our roadways. Traffic enforcement is an important part of our jobs and in my opinion is crucial to keeping our roadways safe for both local traffic and visitors to our community. Impaired driving is extremely dangerous for all those involved and removing those drivers saves lives every time.”
Sheriff Montagne noted that the DUI Victims Center of Kansas is an integral part to helping prevent impaired driving in Kansas and for aiding those effected by this senseless act. “I thank the DUIVCK for their partnership with my agency, we are proud to work with them to save lives and assist victims of tragic DUI incidences. Deputy Webb and Deputy Rahe work diligently every day to make sure our roadways are safe for everyone during their travels, and their hard work is very much appreciated. These two deputies have accumulated more than 1600 traffic contacts this year alone and I think that says a lot.”
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