By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Nathan Boeckman has filed as an independent candidate for election to Geary County Sheriff.
Boeckman said he was born and raised on his family's farm in Nemeha County. "I’m a proud husband to Amy, my wife of 18 years, and father to three sons, Kaden, Brody, and Bentley. We’ve experienced the joy of watching our children grow and thrive, as well as the heartbreak of losing our daughter Ava in 2008. Her memory continues to inspire me to serve others with compassion and empathy."
Boeckman earned a Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. He has worked for the Riley County Police Department since 2003 where he has served in various roles ranging from the emergency response unit and police officer training to criminal case detective and special investigations unit.
Boeckman currently supervises the criminal intelligence unit. If elected his goals include:
- Establishing designated areas of patrol for better coverage of the county
- Repairing relationships between local first responders
- Addressing the employee shortage in the jail
- Improving standards, policy, and accountability through accreditation
- Strengthening community trust and fostering responsible growth
- Supporting the revitalization of the current jail and working with local, state, and Federal agencies to obtain grant support for a fiscally responsible project
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Geary County Clerk Courtney Gilbert has announced that Nathan J. Boeckman has filed as an independent candidate for Geary County Sheriff. He will run in the November election against Republican Eric Coffman.
Boeckman filed for election by petition. Gilbert said the petition has been verified.