Brenda Dietzman
Background
Col. Brenda Dietzman (Ret) has more than 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience. In 2019, she retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with a total population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget. During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge of the Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the Patrol Division and the Special Project Unit, a Community Policing sergeant, detective, and a road patrol deputy.
She is now an IADLEST internationally certified trainer and has presented to national and international audiences for both private and public sector organizations. She has presented at national conferences including International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Sheriffs’ Association, National Tactical Officer's Association, American Jail Association, Major County Sheriffs’ Association, Women in Federal Law Enforcement, NLETS, among others. She has also written articles for national publications including Sheriff & Deputy, American Jail, Corrections Managers’ Report and IACP Police Chief magazine.
Approach
Her approach includes deep dives into the why behind issues with the thought that if someone understands that they can better address the problem. Her goal for every presentation is that attendees leave with a better understanding and actionable items they can employ immediately.
Awards
During her career, she was awarded two bronze medals of Meritorious Conduct, two bronze medals of Outstanding Service, and the Core Value Award from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. Also, she was named the ASIS Officer of the Year, WCC Officer of the Year, Thomas Hopkins Post & Aux. Officer of the Year, Sedgwick County BOCC Chairman's Award Recipient, WCC Humanitarian of the Year, and the American Red Cross Volunteer of the Year.
Personal
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University.
She enjoys traveling, photography, mountain biking, meditation and reading. She is married and has three rescue dogs.