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In the event of an emergency call 911. Other police related calls for service can be directed to 913-971-7455. Inquiries of the police department should be directed to 913-971-7500 during regular business hours. You can also contact us by using this form. (This system is not monitored 24 hours and all emergencies must be called in to the police dispatcher). The Olathe Police Department is located at 501 E. 56 Highway.

 

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 that this is a TDD call. 913-971-5323 is also available for emergency or non-emergency calls.

If you would like information on how to make an inquiry or file a complaint, please visit the Professional Standards page.

If you would like to compliment an officer on his or her performance please e-mail the information to ComplimentAnOfficer@olatheks.org

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

If you are traveling:

  1. Get an automatic time for your lights.
  2. Ask a neighbor to watch your home, shovel snow, and park in the driveway from time to time.
  3. Don't forget to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped.  If it piles up, it's a sure sign you're gone. 

If you are out for the evening:

  1. Turn on lights and a radio or TV so it looks like someone's home
  2. Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave. 
  3. Don't display gifts where they can be seen from outside. 

If you are shopping:

  1. Stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. 
  2. Park in a well-lit space and be sure to lock the car, close the windows, and hide shopping bags and gifts in the trunk. 
  3. Avoid carrying large amoungs of cash; pay with a check, debit, or credit card whenever possible. 
  4. Shopping with children?  Teach them to go to a store clerk or security guard if you get separated. 

For a comprehensive Crime Prevention and Public Safety Services Guide, click here.

REPORT ILLEGAL NARCOTICS ACTIVITY BY CALLING 913-971-6454.