Department

Kansas City, Kansas, sitting on the eastern edge of Kansas and bordering Missouri, is the third largest city in the state. It is separated from the larger Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri by the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers and State Line Road. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department works to ensure the safety the 153,000 residents of the community which spans approximately 125 square miles. The men and women of the KCKPD continually strive to distinguish the department as a model law enforcement agency through service, honor, integrity and professionalism.

The Department employs a staff of approximately 420 with a sworn staff of 340 officers which operate three patrol divisions and a variety of specialized units. Its Communications Unit operates the Wyandotte County's emergency dispatch (911) center which averages 900 calls per service a day or 355,000 a year.

History

Learn about the history of the KCKPD.

Organizational Structure

Find the organizational flow chart for the KCKPD.

Chief of Police

Learn about the Chief of Police.

Bureaus

Learn about the different bureaus within KCKPD.

Officer Wellness Program

Learn about the Officer Wellness Program.

KCKPD Police Academy

Learn about recruitment and how to apply to work as an officer for the KCKPD.

Internal Affairs

Learn about the Internal Affairs Unit and how to file a complaint.

Annual Report

Review an annual summary from the KCKPD.

Career Opportunities

Explore a career in law enforcement with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department.

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