In honor of National Service Dog Month, we’re shining the spotlight on Haven, a special member of the Overland Park Police Department’s Crisis Action Team. Haven, a rescued dog from an animal shelter in Texas, dedicates her life to serving the Overland Park community as a Critical Incident Response Team K-9. OPCAT officers are highly […]
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Overland Park hires new Police Department leader
The City of Overland Park is proud to announce the hire of Doreen Jokerst as the city’s next Chief of Police. Jokerst comes to Overland Park from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she served for six years as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Chief of Police, guiding her department to become […]
Prepare for emergencies with Overland Park’s CERT training
Registration is now open for the Community Emergency Response Team training! Overland Park’s emergency management division offers CERT training at no cost, empowering residents to assist each other and address immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs during emergencies. In the aftermath of a major disaster, first responders may be overwhelmed by the demand for fire and […]
Applications now open for 2024 Community Police Academy
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? The Overland Park Police Department’s Community Police Academy offers residents an opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of police work, fostering stronger relationships between the community and the police department. This nine-week-long program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experiences in […]
OP police chief search begins in earnest
June 18 Update: The recruitment profile for Overland Park’s next police chief is now available. See the position description, recruitment brochure and more on the Public Sector Search and Consulting website. The community survey is now closed. June 3 Update: The City continues to seek input from the community on qualities and values that the […]
City to kick off recruitment process for next police chief
The City is hiring its next police chief. The City will hire an executive recruitment firm to conduct a nationwide search for a chief and engage the community and officers regarding their priorities for a Police Department leader. A committee of community representatives will select the contractor to do this work. The selected contractor will […]
Overland Park Police Department to encrypt radios
To comply with federal policy, the Overland Park Police Department will encrypt its police radios starting on January 23. Radio encryption means that the public will no longer be able to listen to Overland Park Police Department’s radio channels on a police scanner or online. In lieu of police radio traffic being available over the […]
Cold temps, hot target: Don’t lose your car to a thief
Leaving your car running unattended to warm up in winter could leave you frozen out of a ride to work or school. It is not just illegal – it’s risky. In Overland Park, stolen vehicles are among the top reported crimes in winter. Thieves see an idling car like a sitting duck and can drive away […]
Protect your packages; Tips to outsmart porch pirates
As many of us take advantage of the ease of online shopping ahead of the holidays, potential porch pirates can threaten to steal our holiday spirit….and our packages. Here are five strategies to protect your deliveries (and your peace of mind) this holiday season: Track and/or schedule your deliveries Most online orders provide tracking information […]
Overland Park honors former police chief
The City is honoring the life and service of former Overland Park Police Chief Myron E. Scafe, who passed away this week. Scafe was Overland Park’s longest-serving police chief, from 1971-1995. Prior to leading the department, Scafe made his way up through the ranks of the Overland Park Police Department. Scafe’s service to the community […]
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