Ashley Cavin, 30, is a correction officer for the Bourbon County Jail.

Cavin has worked at the jail for almost two years.

What are your duties?

“I protect the inmates, make sure they get their meals, make sure the facility is clean, book them in and release them, transports etc.”

Her family includes her mother, father, a brother and a sister-in-law “with two wonderful babies from them. A niece and nephew,” she said.

Community involvement, interests or hobbies:

“I ride along with the deputies to gain more experience. I would love to be a deputy one day. I am really looking forward to helping everyone and making sure they are safe and get the help they need. I love gaming, playing sports. I love watching sports, I love listening to music, I love hanging out with my family when I am free with not working. I have three beautiful dogs I love to take them on walks. I love spending time with my girlfriend. “

Why did you pursue your career?

“Ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to do something with law enforcement. I hope one day I’ll be able to be a deputy and protect my town to my fullest potential!”

Jessica Mowen, 44, is a Bourbon County Corrections Officer with the Sheriff’s Department.

Her education has included a Certified Nurse Assistant, Certified Med Assistant and a  phlebotomist.

“I attended the jail academy at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson KS also,” she said.

Mowen has one year’s experience with the Bourbon County Law Enforcement Center.

” I take care of the inmates while incarcerated, book in inmates and release inmates,” she said.

Her family includes four grown kids, two grandkids.

Community involvement, interests or hobbies:

“M hobbies are my parent’s farm, enjoying time with my family, riding horses, riding four-wheelers, hunting, pretty much anything outdoors. I also drive tractors in the Good Ole Days and Pioneer Harvester parades every year,” she said.

Why did you pursue your career?

“I’ve always loved helping people in any way I can,” she said.  “Medical was my choice but to be honest I feel law enforcement chose me. I enjoy my job and I hope I can make a career with the Sheriff’s Department. My hope is that I can make a difference in the community one inmate at a time. I want to show them that I do care, don’t judge, I do want to help even if it’s just a conversation or an ounce of hope, they can change their lives, do better and be a productive citizen. Some people just need someone to believe in them. I want people to know WE Law Enforcement Officers are not all bad. ALOT of us do have hearts.”