By SALINA POST
ABILENE - A former Salina Police detective has been named the new Dickinson County undersheriff.
Jeffrey Vaughan began his duties as Dickinson County undersheriff on Monday, according to a news release from Dickinson County Sheriff Jerry Davis.
Prior to joining the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Vaughan served as a detective with the Salina Police Department. He joined the Salina Police Department in 2007, and while there also served as a K9 handler and a field training officer. Vaughan also was a member of the Salina Police Department SWAT team.
Vaughan began his more than 18 years in law enforcement with the Scott City Police Department in March of 2004. While there, he served as a K9 handler and worked on a multi-jurisdictional drug task force.
Vaughan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Fort Hays State University.
"As a detective, Jeff participated in various types of felony level investigations. I am honored to have Jeff as our undersheriff and look forward to continuing to expand our agency's capabilities," Davis said.