Brown County Sheriff John Merchant/Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office  

(KNZA)--Brown County Sheriff John Merchant has been reappointed to the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training.

Governor Laura Kelly announced the appointment on June 26.

The Commission is responsible for establishing and enforcing standards for the training and certification of Kansas law enforcement officers while promoting professionalism, accountability and public trust throughout the state.

Merchant is one of five members serving on the Commission.

He has served as Brown County Sheriff since 2008.