Kacey Wiltz

Corporal Kacey Wiltz began her law enforcement career with the Topeka Police Department in 2003 and has since received several accommodations for her work, including a recent commendation award and lifesaving award. Wiltz has served as a Negotiator for the Crisis Response Team, Field Training Officer, Training Coordinator, Peer Support member, Vice-Chair of the Lawrence Police Officers’ Association, and Department Instructor throughout her career.  

Currently, Wiltz holds the rank of Corporal with the Lawrence, Kansas Police Department and is assigned as a School Resource Officer at Lawrence Free State High School. While in the first year in her role, Wiltz received the Hometown Hero Award for her dedication to the students at Lawrence Free State High School. In 2023, the Kansas Juvenile Officers Association recognized Wiltz as the Kansas School Resource Officer of the Year. Additionally in 2023, the National Association of School Resource Officers recognized the Lawrence Police Department School Resource Officer Unit and presented them with a Model Agency Award. Corporal Wiltz accepted the award at the National School Safety Conference hosted by the National Association of School Resource Officers. 

Wiltz holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Science in Criminal Justice. She is currently enrolled at Liberty University to obtain a PhD in Criminal Justice Leadership, expected in 2025. A strong believer in building relationships with the community, Wiltz currently serves on the Douglas County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board, is a past Board Member of the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence and is the past Vice President of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, a National non-profit that exists to engage, assist, and empower our Nation’s military and first responders.