Administration
Jim Sutterby, Chief of Police
On June 23, 2025, Chief Sutterby began his role as Chief of Police at Spring Hill Police Department, bringing with him a distinguished 34-year career with the Overland Park Police Department. His depth of experience and leadership make him a valuable addition to the City of Spring Hill.
During his tenure in Overland Park, Chief Sutterby rose through the ranks to retire as a Major in charge of the Criminal Investigations Division. His career path included roles as a patrol officer, traffic safety officer, and detective, along with serving as a department and academy instructor for defensive tactics.
As a Sergeant, he led patrol and community policing teams, later being promoted to Captain where he served as the midnight shift watch commander, coordinated the field training program, and supervised complex investigations within the Criminal Investigations Division. During his time with OPPD he coordinated the chaplain unit, honor guard unit, and he served as a commander on the Johnson County Officer Involved Critical Incident Investigation Team.
Chief Sutterby holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Oklahoma and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Chaplaincy from Liberty University. A 2017 graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #268) in Quantico, Virginia, he has also completed several advanced leadership programs, including the Northwestern University Supervisory Course, Leadership Excellence Academy, IACP Leadership in Police Organizations, KLETC’s Kansas Police Administrator’s seminar, and the 2024 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program.
A letter from the Chief
It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve the Spring Hill community as your Chief of Police. I am excited about the opportunity to lead the dedicated officers of the Spring Hill Police Department (SHPD) as we continue to build a department rooted in integrity, professionalism, and trust.
At SHPD, our mission is clear: to serve with integrity while protecting the vulnerable and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in our community. Our officers live out this mission daily by upholding our core values, which are captured in the word RESPECT:
- Responsibility
- Excellence
- Service and Safety
- Professionalism and Patience
- Example (leading by it)
- Courtesy and Compassion
- Trustworthiness and Teamwork
These values guide every interaction we have and every decision we make. They are more than words; they are a way of life for all members of our department. By living them out, we strive to make a purposeful, positive impact on our community every single day.
As your Chief, I am committed to building upon the strong foundation already established. Looking ahead, I am focused on achieving several key goals over the next five years to further enhance our department and the service we provide:
- Attain state accreditation through the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP), ensuring SHPD operates under the highest standards and best practices.
- Strengthen community engagement efforts to build trust and foster meaningful relationships with the people we serve.
- Implement the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) program to reduce errors, prevent misconduct, and promote officer wellness and accountability.
- Launch a physical fitness initiative to support officer well-being and ensure readiness for duty.
- Enhance SHPD’s reputation through professional development, training, special assignments, promotions, and strategic partnerships.
- Improve staffing levels to support the city’s future growth and evolving public safety needs.
- Build stronger partnerships with local schools to foster safe and supportive learning environments.
- Invest in key technologies that will increase our capabilities and efficiency in today’s rapidly evolving law enforcement landscape.
The officers of SHPD are passionate, committed, and proud to serve the Spring Hill community. I am inspired by their dedication to building trust, strengthening relationships, and keeping our city safe. I know they give their best every day to fulfill our mission, and I am proud to stand alongside them.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure Spring Hill remains a safe and thriving community for all who live, work, and play here.
Adam Khan, Captain
Capt. Khan was hired as the Operations Commander for the Spring Hill Police Department on January 3rd, 2022. After entering law enforcement as a corrections officer in Douglas County, he spent the first decade of his sworn police career with the Bonner Springs Police Department, leaving as a Sergeant. During his tenure, he began as a patrol officer and later worked as a community policing and narcotics officer before being promoted to Corporal. While a Corporal, he worked as a detective and was promoted to Sergeant. As Sergeant, he led the Investigations Bureau and later supervised Patrol. He also served as a SWAT team member, SWAT Sniper, and SWAT team leader.
Capt. Khan is a graduate of the University of Kansas and holds bachelors degrees in Human Biology and Anthropology, as well as a Juris Doctor degree. His law enforcement education includes the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, as well as several other law enforcement leadership courses; including, the FBI Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute, University of Kansas Law Enforcement Leadership Academy, and Leadership Spring Hill.