Overseeing the patrol division of the Great Bend Police Department is Lieutenant Jason Settle. A longtime member of the force, Lieutenant Settle joined the GBPD in 2000 after starting his law enforcement career with the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office in 1999.
Beginning as a patrol officer, Settle he has served various roles in the department while his way through the ranks to patrol lieutenant. He has spent a majority of his career as a member of the Special Services Team and has been the team's leader for the last several years.
Lieutenant Settle manages special events for the GBPD, instructs active shooter classes and provides vulnerability assessments for the community.
Holding numerous certifications including an associate's degree from Barton Community College, Lieutenant Settle is also a graduate of the University of Kansas Certified Public Management Course.