Police Special Services

  • Animal Control

    Overland Park’s animal control unit maintains peace and quiet in our neighborhoods, protects public and private property, and provides a safe environment for residents and pets.

  • Benchmark Cities Survey

    In 1997, a group of police chiefs from around the country established the benchmark cities survey, which created measurement tool to help ensure police departments provide the best service possible within their respective communities.

  • Cell Phone Collection

    The Overland Park Police Department offers cell phone collection boxes at two police stations. These cell phones are refurbished for 911 emergency use and are then distributed to victims in need.

  • Child Seat Safety Checks

    The Overland Park Police Department traffic safety unit conducts child safety seat installations and inspections for Overland Park residents.

  • Community Police Academy

    This nine-week-long program teaches Overland Park residents about the basics of the police profession.

  • Community Policing

    Overland Park community police officers work proactively with neighbors and neighborhood groups to identify and solve hyper-local problems.

  • Crime-Free Multi-Housing

    The crime-free multi-housing program is a joint venture between apartment complex management and the police department to reduce crime, drugs, and gang activity in apartment complexes through the city.

  • Crossing Guards

    The City of Overland Park contracts with All City Management Services to provide crossing guard coverage at dozens of school zone crossings in the community.

  • Explorer Program

    Teens can explore a career in law enforcement through real-world training with Overland Park Police officers.

  • Fingerprinting

    Overland Park police offer fingerprinting for licensing or general use, by appointment.

  • Guest Speakers

    Police officers can visit your organization to share safety and security tips.

  • Mental Health Services

    A licensed mental health professional responds to calls for service, with Overland Park Police Department officers, when mental health intervention is needed.

  • Overland Park Crisis Action Team

    Members of the Overland Park Crisis Action Team provide mental health-related and trauma-informed support during emergency calls.

  • Police Station Tours

    Tours of the W. Jack Sanders Justice Center educate guests about law enforcement procedures, arrest and court procedures, investigations, and more.

  • Prescription Drug Collection

    Drug collection units are available at two police stations for anonymous drop-offs.

  • School Resource Officers

    Overland Park school resource officers provide education and guidance to school communities in the city, and law enforcement support when needed.

  • Security Surveys

    Overland Park police can help make your business as secure as possible with security registration, surveys, and speakers.

  • Towing

    Each year, the Police Department tows more than 2,000 illegally-parked vehicles. If your vehicle was towed in Overland Park, call 913-895-6405 to find out why the tow company removed it.

  • Victim Support Services

    Overland Park Police Department’s victim specialist advocates for crime victims and their families by providing them with important information and direct services.