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Sheriff Schultze was elected in 2022.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington County IL Sheriff's Office

MISSING PERSON ALERT: BRITTANY MOESER

JULY 3RD, 2025

THERE ARE NUMEROUS INVESTIGATORS FROM THE METRO EAST AREA ASSISTING WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH THIS CASE 

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION   

Contact:

Washington County IL Sheriff's Office

Phone: 618-327-8274 Ext. 4

Email: droptip@washingtonco.illinois.gov

 K9 Dpt. Klingeman received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of commendable DUI enforcement from Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Congratulations K9 Dpt. Klingeman! 

Kaskaskia College is excited to announce their new Public Safety Dispatch Training Program, offered through their Workforce Development and Community Education Department. 

This hybrid program combines online coursework with required in-person sessions, providing participants with real-world simulations, software practice, and a strong foundation in emergency communications.

The program is led by a seasoned dispatch professional with extensive field experience, ensuring participants gain both practical insight and professional skills relevant to real-world emergency response.

The first session runs from November 4 through January 8, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Kaskaskia College Main Campus. Please note class will not be held the week of Christmas or Thanksgiving Day.

To support our local agencies, they are offering this first session at no cost for area emergency dispatch centers and sheriff’s departments. 

This opportunity is made possible by a non-credit workforce grant from the Illinois Community College Board, which helps offset training costs for participants.   Please help us welcome new full-time Correctional Officer Amy Kaczur.  Amy comes to our agency with 13 years of MHP (Mental Health Professional) experience.  She has spent most of her adult life working with juveniles in residential care facilities.  She is thankful for those years and believes her past MPH experience will help her with her new career field as a Correctional Officer. 

   Please help us welcome new full-time Correctional Officer Amy Kaczur.  Amy comes to our agency with 13 years of MHP (Mental Health Professional) experience.  She has spent most of her adult life working with juveniles in residential care facilities.  She is thankful for those years and believes her past MPH experience will help her with her new career field as a Correctional Officer. 

In the words of Detective/Sergeant Styninger:

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Women Of Law Enforcement Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The training was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Executive Institute. The training provided a powerful opportunity to grow, lead, and connect with other women making a difference in the Law Enforcement field.

I am thankful for the opportunity of continued development and honored to have a full week of training with some amazing women at the Women of Law Enforcement Conference. There were over 500 female law enforcement professionals from all over the United States with the same goals.

I had the opportunity to meet and hear real life experiences from a wide variety of women, including Gabby Petito’s Mom and Stepmom. Ashley Ferris shared her experience; she was shot on duty ending her career on the streets (Link to Ashley's story below).  Their stories were powerful along with so many more.

All of our training's were led by female instructors.  The Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex was top notch and provided training opportunities not available locally.  I will use the training and experience I gained to enhance the law enforcement capabilities of the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

I met lifelong friends & their families.

Needless to say, this past week was one for the books in my LEO career. 

Thank you, Sheriff Schultze, for seeing the value in these trainings.  

Ashley Farris story: https://www.afightingchanceltd.com/

Course Topics Include:

• Responsibilities of the responding patrol officer(s)

• Duties of uninvolved officer(s) on scene

• The critical role of the patrol supervisor

• Leadership and decision-making by police management

• The dispatcher’s role in an OIS response

• Managing media relations effectively

• The importance of Peer Support for involved officers

• Civil, criminal, and administrative investigations

• Conducting effective officer interviews

• Evidence identification and collection

• Building partnerships with outside law enforcement agencies

• Developing and applying OIS policy

• Conducting a thorough debrief

DATE: February 4th, 2026 TIME: 8 AM – 5 PM

LOCATION: Washington County Ambulance Service, 18046 Enterprise Ave Nashville, IL 62263

TUITION: $225.00 (Payment required prior to class. Invoicing available upon request).

REGISTRATION: https://homefrontprotect.com/OIS020426

 What a privilege it was to be a part of yesterday's swearing in of Honorary Deputy DJ Daniel. 

DJ Daniel is a 13-year-old courageous and brave young man who is battling brain cancer.  DJ's dream has always been to be a police officer, and over the last several months that dream was made a reality.  

Yesterday, over 200 law enforcement agencies, including Washington County Sheriff's Office, came together for a ceremony in St. Louis honoring DJ Daniel.  

Thank you, DJ, for letting me be a part of your day, and welcome to the Washington County Sheriff's Office team.  

Learn more about DJ Daniel Here:

DJ Daniel Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077303753150

DJ Daniel Trump Honorary Secret Service:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnfg88dXX_Y

Who is Devarjaye ‘DJ’ Daniel?
https://www.al.com/.../who-is-devarjaye-dj-daniel-cancer...