(KAIR)--A familiar face in area law enforcement, and government leadership, gains a new role.

John Calhoon, once the Sheriff of Atchison County-turned Horton Police Chief/City Administrator, is now named to serve as interim Undersheriff for Jackson County. Calhoon, a release from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse says, served 19 years as Sheriff of Atchison County and has over 30 years of experience in public administration.

Calhoon gains the new role due to Scott Morris stepping down from the Undersheriff position. Morris, the release says, " first joined the Jackson County Sheriff's Office in 2020 after serving a long career with the Kansas Highway Patrol," and was appointed as Undersheriff in September, 2022, replacing then-outgoing Undersheriff Darrel Chapman.

Morse, in the release, credits the skills Morris brought from KHP to the Sheriff's Office, with the release calling him "a vital part of the many accomplishments that have been made in recent years at the Sheriff's Office."

Calhoon fills the position as "Morris plans to slow down somewhat in his work life," with the release noting he "will continue his association with the Sheriff- Office on a part-time basis," planning "to continue to share his expertise with the K-9 Program and with Tactical Training which are some of his greatest passions."

Following Morris' resignation, Morse appointed Calhoon to the position in an interim capacity, with Morse saying Calhoon "will be a tremendous asset to the role of Undersheriff," adding there "are few people with his experience and knowledge," saying he believes Calhoon "will continue to improve and build on the services" offered by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.