Independence Police Department

10/18/2026

**UPDATE:

Officers are clearing the area and roadways will clear soon.

🚨POLICE ACTIVITY🚨

In the area of 24 Highway and Brookside Avenue. Please stay clear of the area so first responders can safely and effectively perform their duties.

Thank you, Independence.

10/15/2026

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Service! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Officer Romero on an incredible 25 years of dedicated service with the Independence Police Department! 👏🚔

For a quarter of a century, Officer Romero has demonstrated commitment, professionalism, and dedication to serving and protecting the Independence community.

Thank you, Officer Romero, for your years of hard work, sacrifice, and service. We are grateful to have you as part of the IPD family!

Congratulations on 25 years! 🎖️

10/15/2026

🎃👻 Calling all ghosts, goblins, and candy lovers! 🍬🚔
Join the Independence Police Department for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat on the Independence Square! Bring the family, put on your best costumes, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun with your local officers!

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Uptown Market | Independence Square
🍭 FREE admission!

🚗 Want to join the fun and hand out candy? We invite community members, businesses, and organizations to participate by handing out candy from their trunks!

Interested? Contact Sgt. Duke at 📧 [email protected] to get involved!
We can't wait to see all your creative costumes and celebrate with our community! 🎃🧡

10/14/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: BEWARE OF “JUGGING”! 🚨

Did you know criminals may be watching you when you leave the bank or ATM?

“Jugging” is a crime in which thieves watch individuals withdraw cash from banks, ATMs, or check-cashing businesses, then follow them to another location to steal their money.

💰 Protect yourself with these simple safety tips:

👀 Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and watch for suspicious activity.

💵 Secure Your Cash: Put money away discreetly before leaving the bank or ATM.

🚗 Watch for Suspicious Vehicles: Pay attention to vehicles that may be following you. If you suspect you're being followed, drive to a busy, well-lit public location and contact law enforcement.

🔒 Keep Valuables Hidden: Never leave cash, purses, or other valuables visible inside your vehicle.

📱 Report Suspicious Activity: If you notice someone acting suspiciously around a bank or ATM, report it to law enforcement. Never confront a suspected offender.

Remember: Criminals look for opportunities. Staying alert and taking a few extra precautions can help prevent you from becoming a victim.

🚔 If you feel you're in immediate danger, call 911.

Stay aware. Stay safe. Stay informed.

10/11/2026

Please see the attached press release regarding last night’s fatal crash:

Fatal crash involving Independence Police Vehicle Under Investigation. October 11, 2026 Fatal crash involving Independence Police vehicle under investigation At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, officers responded to a serious injury crash involving an Independence Police Depart...

10/10/2026

Please see the attached press release regarding a fatal crash at 291 and Gudgell Road.

Fatal Crash 291 Highway and Gudgell Road October 9, 2026 Fatal Crash Under Investigation in Independence At approximately 11:37 a.m., officers responded to a serious injury crash on M-291 Highway near Gudgell Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2026 Freightliner box truck was travel...

10/09/2026

🚨 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 🚔

Thinking about a career in law enforcement? Come meet the Independence Police Department at the MO-Kansas City Law Enforcement Hiring Expo TODAY!

📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Element North Kansas City – Diamond Conference Center
1875 Diamond Parkway, North Kansas City, MO

Whether you're an experienced officer or just beginning to explore a career in law enforcement, we'd love to meet you!

✅ FREE to attend!

💙 Your next chapter could start with IPD. We'll see you there!

10/08/2026

IPD is attending the MO-Kansas City Law Enforcement Hiring Expo, and we would love to meet with interested candidates. Our starting salary is $63,246.20 for new recruits and $72,456.04 for (4-year) laterals.

You can also find more information on our website: https://www.ipdjobs.com

Come by our booth and speak to one of our recruiters! If you are interested, please register for this event with the link below.

Event Snapshot

When: Friday, Oct. 9th, 2026, from 11am – 1pm
Where: Element North Kansas City — Diamond Conference Center, 1875 Diamond Parkway, North
Kansas City, MO 64116
FREE for job seekers to attend

Register TODAY at: https://www.relianthiring.com/mo-kansas-city-law-enforcement-hiring-expo.html

10/07/2026

What a night! 💙

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make IPD’s 2026 National Night Out such a success!

To our incredible vendors and community partners — thank you for showing up, getting involved, and helping us create such a fun evening.

To our community — thank you for spending the night with us! Events like this are about more than just having a good time. They give us the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and strengthen the community we all call home.

And to the men and women of IPD who helped bring it all together — thank you for your hard work and dedication, both at this event and every day.

We loved seeing so many familiar faces — and meeting plenty of new ones. Until next year, Independence! 💙🚔

10/06/2026

It’s almost time! National Night Out begins at 6:00pm at Independence Center Mall. The Blackhawk from Missouri National Guard will be here most of the evening. We have vendors, PD unit demos and more. Come out and see us, 6p-9p!