District Magistrate Judge Andrew (Jeff) Newsum

Year Appointed: February 2023
College and Degree: 
Wichita State University: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor in Minority Studies, Psychology and Sociology,Garden City Community College – Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Married 40 years to Ruth Ann Newsum, father of two children with three grandchildren.

Employment History

• Kansas Bureau of Investigation 1988- 2023
• Hutchinson Community College 2001 -2014
• Harper County Sheriff 1985-1988
• Sedgwick County Youth Residence Hall 1981-1984
• KWCH Television Station 1979-1981

Professional Recognition Awards and Association 

• KBI’s Jack H. Ford Exceptional Service Award 
• 6 - KBI Director’s Commendations 
• 2 – KBI Director’s Unit Citations
• Optimist International Law Enforcement Award
• Knights of Columbus 
• Kansas Sheriff’s Association 
• Kansas Peace Officers Association