An area hero has been recognized at the state level for his work with crime victims over his nearly two-decade career in law enforcement.
As part of the annual Crime Victims Service Awards, Lt. Detective Garen Honn of the Coffey County Sheriff’s Office received the 2023 Criminal Justice Award. A 17-year veteran in law enforcement, Honn was recognized as an individual with a willingness and passion for creating ” connections with those he talks to, whether it be a perpetrator, family member or victim of the crime.”
Honn was quoted in a recent news release as saying it is always his intent to be someone “people can speak to in order to help the family and the case itself, seeking to get justice for victims as much as possible.” Honn was nominated for the award by SOS Child Advocacy Center Director Allyson Vandiver and Executive Director Connie Cahoone.
Vandiver says Honn has proven to be an individual who is willing to do anything and everything it takes to get the right outcome for every case that comes before him.
In the aforementioned news release, Cahoone says “Honn provides outstanding service for local crime victims through his tireless work ethic and an unwavering commitment to protect and serve.”
The 2023 Crime Victims Service Awards were presented by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach in Topeka Friday.
