Administration

Records Custodian and Freedom of Information Officer: 
Darian Dernovish

122 S.W. 7th
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 296-6800

The Director of Administration evaluates problems, develops procedures for the Patrol, and manages effective relationships between the Patrol and federal, local, and state agencies. The Director of Administration plays an important role on the Patrol's Peer Support Team, and the Governor's Task Force on Racial Profiling, Kansas Mentors, and other statewide initiatives.

Records staff process, maintain, and archive reports generated by Patrol personnel, and respond to public and agency requests for criminal investigation reports and information for record checks. The Records Section revises the agency's personnel directory, supply forms, and prepares statewide mailings to field personnel. On an average day, Records receives 50 requests for crash reports, photographs, or videos.