Eric Coffman is the new Geary County Sheriff. He was sworn in during a ceremony before a large audience at the Geary County Office Building Monday morning.

Coffman issued a thank you for the appointment to serve as sheriff. He said, "Looking forward to the adventures ahead. It's going to be good times."

Coffman, who previously served as undersheriff,&nbsp; will fill an unexpired term following the retirement of former Geary County Sheriff Dan Jackson.

David Gilbert has become the new undersheriff. He has been serving as a captain in the Sheriff's Department.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1706551097905.jpeg" alt="Geary County Sheriff Eric Coffman ( Photos by Jeanette DeMars )" />
 <figcaption>Geary County Sheriff Eric Coffman ( Photos by Jeanette DeMars )</figcaption>
 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostEric Coffman is the new Geary County Sheriff. He was sworn in during a ceremony before a large audience at the Geary County Office Building Monday morning.Coffman issued a thank you for the appointment to serve as sheriff. He said, "Looking forward to the adventures ahead. It's going to be good times."Coffman, who previously served as undersheriff,&nbsp; will fill an unexpired term following the retirement of former Geary County Sheriff Dan Jackson.David Gilbert has become the new undersheriff. He has been serving as a captain in the Sheriff's Department.<figure>
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 <figcaption>( L-R ) Eric Coffman and David Gilbert&nbsp;</figcaption>
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Eric Coffman takes the oath of office for Sheriff