The Overland Park Police Department, in partnership with Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, invites the community to a heartfelt event honoring Officer Deanna Rose on the 40th anniversary of her end-of-watch. Join us at a ceremony commemorating Officer Rose’s dedication and ultimate sacrifice for the Overland Park community on Monday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at […]
Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday gifts this year! The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Follow these tips from the Overland Park Police Department to safeguard your holiday giving: Install a doorbell video camera to deter thieves. Security cameras reduce the likelihood that a thief will stop on your porch. If they […]
Overland Park Police Officer Wes Griffith and Officer Bill Koehn received the Innovations in Community Policing Award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Held at the United States Department of Justice, the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing honors exceptional achievements in fostering public safety and community trust. The Innovations […]
The City of Overland Park is proud to announce its next Chief of Police, swearing in Doreen Jokerst on Oct. 14. Jokerst hit the ground running during her first week as police chief, touring City facilities and familiarizing herself with the Overland Park Police Department. Chief Jokerst started her first week by meeting with officers […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]