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Independence Police Department
911

For emergencies

only — crimes in progress, life-threatening situations, or when immediate police, fire, or medical response is needed.

Emergency

911

Call

911 for life-threatening emergencies, crimes in progress, fires, medical emergencies, or any situation requiring immediate response from police, fire, or EMS.

Non

-Emergency Dispatch
(816) 325-7777

For

non-urgent police matters, filing a report, noise complaints, suspicious activity that is not in progress, or requesting an officer response for non-emergency situations.

Head

quarters

Independence Police Department
223 N Memorial Dr
Independence, MO 64050

Lobby Hours: 24/7
Admin: Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM

Full Contact Directory

Office of the Chief of Police
Chief Adam Dustman — Executive administration and department oversight
(816) 325-7200
Patrol Division
Patrol operations, four patrol districts, 24/7 uniformed response
(816) 325-7310
Investigations Bureau
Persons crimes, property crimes, crime scene, digital forensics, narcotics
(816) 325-7330
SWAT Team
Tactical operations, high-risk incidents, hostage rescue
(816) 325-7340
K-9 Unit
Police service dogs, narcotics/explosives detection, tracking, demonstrations
(816) 325-7350
Community Services Division
School resource officers, neighborhood watch, D.A.R.E., Citizens Academy
(816) 325-7360
Traffic Unit
Accident investigation, DWI enforcement, traffic safety programs
(816) 325-7370
Training Division
Police academy, continuing education, firearms and defensive tactics training
(816) 325-7380
Records & Communications
Police records, 911 dispatch, public records requests (Sunshine Law), NCIC/REJIS
(816) 325-7390
Professional Standards
Internal affairs, CALEA accreditation, policy, background investigations
(816) 325-7400
Recruitment & Hiring
Career opportunities, hiring process, lateral transfers, ride-alongs
(816) 325-7410
Anonymous Tip Line
Report criminal activity or suspicious behavior confidentially
(816) 325-7778
Public Information Office
Media inquiries, press releases, public records requests, FOIA/Sunshine Law
(816) 325-7420

Our Location

223 N Memorial Dr, Independence, MO 64050

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