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"First in Service"
It's the new motto of the City of Independence Police Department. Improving the quality of life in Independence by providing a safe and secure environment is the framework by which the Police Department works.
The Police Department works around the clock to provide residents a safe and secure environment. The department is staffed by 37 trained officers and 20 dedicated civilians who provide a host of police, crime prevention and safety services.
Programs
- D.A.R.E.
- Block Watch Program
- Children's Safety Town Program
- Bicycle Helmet Safety Program
- Home Security Program
The Police Department also staffs the following specialty officers for the added safety and service to residents:
- Detectives
- Juvenile Officer
- Senior Citizen Officer
- Training officer
- Animal Control Officer
S.E.B.
The Independence Police Department continues its participation in the Southwest Enforcement Bureau (SEB). SEB is a regional organization made up of emergency services personnel from eighteen surrounding suburbs. SEB maintains tactical response capabilities for hostage/barricade situations, crowd control, high-risk warrant service and bomb disposal. SEB may also respond to any other emergency or situation beyond the means of a single department. Our Department has five (5) men assigned to SEB. Four officers are trained in special weapons and tactics and one as a bomb disposal technician.
Call 911 Anytime You Have an Emergency
To save a life. . . or health emergency. . . to stop a crime. . . or to report an imposing emergency. . . to report a fire.
When you call 911 you should stay calm, tell the 911 dispatcher where the emergency is located and what type of emergency is needed (police, fire, EMS).
The City's Police force prides itself on operating with genuine concern for our residents and strives to not only do the best job possible but also do it with the personal caring touch that our community is known for.
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