Earlier this week, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt recognized Sgt. Paul Kimble of the Wichita Police Department for his service to crime victims, presenting him with the Outstanding Criminal Justice Service Award for Law Enforcement.

Kimble is a 27 year veteran of the WPD and is a field services overnight patrol sergeant. He has specialized as a domestic violence and sexual assault investigations trainer since 2014, and has provided courses on trauma-informed interviewing through the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.

“I have seen Sgt. Kimble go above and beyond to better the lives of victims in every aspect of his job,” said Wichita Officer Derek Ervin, who nominated Kimble, adding that he has seen him work both on and off duty with victims, offering guidance and ensuring their voices are heard.

Kimble was honored during the 23rd Annual Crime Victims’ Right Conference hosted by Governor Kelly and AG Schmidt on April 14th.