The Town of Beaver is thrilled to announce the addition of a familiar face to its police department: Officer Kalyn Abare. Kalyn, who grew up in Beaver and attended local schools, has returned home after gaining extensive experience in law enforcement across multiple agencies. His career includes 4½ years with the Department of Corrections in Ft. Supply, followed by positions at the Liberal Police Department, Rush County (Kansas) Sheriff's Department, Osborne County (Kansas) Sheriff's Department and most recently, the Beaver County Sheriff's Department. During his time with the Liberal Police Department, Kalyn earned the prestigious Life Saving Award for his heroic actions. He discovered a man lying face down on the ground, not breathing and without a pulse. Without hesitation, Kalyn immediately initiated lifesaving measures and continued until additional first responders and EMS personnel arrived. Thanks to his quick response and dedication, the victim was successfully transported to a local hospital. "We feel very fortunate to have Kalyn on board and feel he will be a huge asset to our town and department," city manager Shannnon Mitchell said.