The Wichita Police Department's mission is to work in partnership with our community to deliver exceptional police services with professionalism and fairness.
Congratulations to Deputy Chief Travis Easter on successfully completing the mini-MPA! Your dedication and effort have truly paid off. The mini-MPA aims to enhance careers in local government, and your achievement indicates you’re prepared for the next step.
Wichita Police Recover Nine Firearms at Teen Party Hosted at Short-Term Rental
WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita police officers recovered nine firearms, including one stolen handgun, after responding to a large teen party at a short-term rental late Monday night.
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Thank you to Pastor Kneeland Brown & Deacon James Holland of Tabernacle Bible Church for bringing their fellowship group in to tour the Real Time Information Center. We’re always ready to showcase the technology we utilize to keep the community and officers safe.
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Korleone Young and the Wichita Area Freemasons for the 3rd Annual First Responders Luncheon. It’s no small task to feed over 600 first responders lunch in our city. Thank you for your continued support of our officers and community.
The 2026 @sokansas Summer Games track-and-field events took place today at Maize South High School, and the Wichita Police Department had the honor of presenting medals to the athletes. As one officer said, "This event makes my whole year."
Thank you for allowing us the chance
Today marks the 45th Anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Originating in 1981, right here in Wichita, the LETR has since become a worldwide event, raising more than $1.2 billion to support Special Olympics programs.
Former Wichita Police Chief
Today is the 45th Anniversary of the first Law Enforcement Torch Run, which started right HERE in Wichita. The run is now a tradition across the globe.
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Julian has been located safe, thank you for sharing this post.
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🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILE ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨
The Wichita Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old
Wichita Police Department members participated in the KAKE Touch-A-Truck event at Riverfest on Thursday evening. Thank you to all of our officers and staff who took the time to engage with community members, answer questions, and display the equipment and resources we use to
We want to congratulate Detectives Justin McCluskey and Rob Kempf on their promotions to Sergeant. This new role in the community marks a significant milestone in their careers. Thank you for everything you do.