From a small town in Indiana, Whitney Adamson Payne found herself calling Owensboro home after attending college at KWC. As an athlete, coach, strong competitor, and someone who loves a challenge, Whitney became interested in law. After passing the physical test on her third try, she worked in dispatch, as a patrol officer, and then off to the department of corrections. She is now a Sergeant at the Owensboro Police Department. Her determination and won’t stop mentality is impressive. Take a seat with Sergeant Payne to learn about the strong woman behind the badge.