Police Department

Olathe Police PosterResidents can receive important, real time messages from the Police Department via text message and email.  Sign up at www.nixle.com.    Also visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

The Olathe Police Department continues to seek the public's assistance with the following Missing Persons.

The Olathe Police Department no longer offers fingerprinting services to the public.
 
Now accepting applications for Fall 2013 college interns.

Reports

 
 
Emergency - Call 911
Other police related calls for service - 913-782-0720
**911 is also available to the deaf community.  All callers are asked to press the space bar after the line is answered to insure that we know this is a TDD call.
 
Other inquiries of the Police Department:
Phone: 913-971-7500 (during regular business hours)
Email form (not monitored 24 hours, all emergencies must be called in to dispatch)
Walk in: The Olathe Police Department is headquartered at 501 E. 56 Highway
 
Report:
Illegal Narcotics Activity - 913-971-7897
Gang Activity or Graffiti - 913-971-6766
 
Please feel free to compliment an officer on his or her performance.
To make an inquiry or file a complaint, visit the Professional Standards page for information.
 

Benchmark Cities Survey

 

The Olathe Police Department participates in the annual Benchmark Cities Survey along with 27 other police agencies across the country.  Established in 1997 by a group of police chiefs from around the country, the survey compiles a variety of information about the different participating agencies and is utilized as a benchmark to ensure the Olathe Police Department is providing the best services we can to citizens.  For questions about the survey, please contact the Public Information Sergeant at 913-971-6728.