Grain Valley Police Department

10/14/2026

Goodbyes are always bittersweet! Captain Joe Christiansen presented Chief Turner with a plaque of appreciation in recognition of his leadership and service over the past few years. In return, Chief Turner presented Joe with his Eagle pins, symbolizing Joe’s transition into his new leadership role.

We’re grateful for all Chief Turner has done for our department and community and wish him continued success in what comes next!

Tomorrow (10/15), Chief Christiansen officially begins his role as Interim Police Chief. Please join us in thanking Chief Turner for his service and wishing Chief Christiansen the best as he steps into this new role.

10/14/2026

This puppy needs a forever home!

Our Animal Control Officer has cleaned her up, and she has tested negative for parvo. She’s approximately 4 months old and is believed to be a Great Pyrenees mix.

If you’re interested in fostering, adopting, or scheduling a meet-and-greet, please contact ACO Ken Tuttle at (816) 847-6264.

10/13/2026

A little extra recognition for Officer Manade! Along with graduating from D.A.R.E. school, he was also presented with the RED TEAM Award.

Officer Manade has been looking forward to becoming a D.A.R.E. instructor for quite some time, and we’re excited to see him take this next step. We’re proud of his hard work and look forward to seeing the impact he’ll make with Grain Valley students!

10/13/2026

Do you have unused/unwanted/expired drugs in your cabinets?

Good news! We will be hosting a Drug Take Back Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 24th! 🚨 Residents can drop off items at our station set up in the City Hall parking lot (711 Main Street, Grain Valley, MO).

Please note that liquids, syringes/sharps, illegal drugs, and inhalers will NOT be accepted!

In addition to this event, we will also be hosting a shredding event for Grain Valley residents. This allows residents to dispose of any unwanted/invalid confidential documents. All materials must be boxed/bagged and free from things such as staples or binding.

10/13/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of the Managing & Conducting Internal Affairs Investigations Course, held in Grain Valley, Missouri! We are proud of the public safety professionals who joined us from Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Arkansas and California. Thank you to instructors David McGill and Mary Rook for leading this class as well as Chief Ed Turner and the Grain Valley Police Department for hosting. Special recognition also goes to Sergeant Shannon Larkin, who coordinated the class!

We are glad to welcome these graduates to the FBI-LEEDA network of leaders!

10/12/2026

Last week, we hosted a five-day professional standards course through FBI-LEEDA, welcoming law enforcement professionals from across Missouri and agencies in Kansas, California, Arkansas and Utah.

Throughout the week, attendees shared how welcoming our community and facility were, and highlighted the beauty of Butterfly Trail!

Thank you to all the attendees and instructors for a great week in GVMO. We’re proud to help provide opportunities for professional development collaboration among law enforcement agencies!

10/09/2026

In honor of homecoming, we’re sharing a few photos of Officer Thompson having a little too much fun at the community pep rally! He even got to join the students for a game of tug-of-war!

We’re thankful to be part of such a close-knit community, grateful for Downtown Grain Valley for putting on this fun event, and appreciative of the students for letting Officer Thompson join in on the fun.

Good luck to our Grain Valley Eagles in tonight’s Homecoming game! Go Eagles!

10/05/2026

We’re proud to celebrate School Resource Officer Manade, who recently completed D.A.R.E. Officer Training through the Missouri Police Chiefs Association!

Officer Manade spent 10 days in training alongside 30 other officers from Missouri and several surrounding states! We’re excited to see him put that training to work and connect with our students through this important program.

Congratulations, Officer Manade!

10/05/2026

Heads up, Grain Valley! A few road closures and repair projects are scheduled throughout the week.

We’re resharing the City’s schedule so you can plan ahead and know what to expect on your commute.

Road work is scheduled throughout Grain Valley this week! Here’s what residents can expect:

Tuesday, Oct. 6
• Harris Street: Repair work will take place while the road remains open to traffic.
• (POSTPONED) East Duncan Road: East Duncan Road will be closed from Sweeney Road to Buckner Tarsney Road from noon to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7
• (POSTPONED) East Duncan Road: East Duncan Road will be closed from Sweeney Road to Buckner Tarsney Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 8
• Sni-A-Bar Road: Repair work will take place while the road remains open to traffic.
• Eagles Parkway: Drivers should expect flaggers and possible delays on Eagles Parkway between the city limits and Buckner Tarsney Road.

Please use caution in work zones, follow posted traffic controls, and allow extra time for travel. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

10/01/2026

We have received reports of a scammer impersonating the Grain Valley Police Department and contacting residents, claiming they have a bond to post.

Caller ID can be spoofed, and scammers are getting smarter. A call displaying GVPD’s phone number does not necessarily mean the call is actually coming from us.

Please be aware: GVPD will NEVER call residents to request payment. We do not accept payments over the phone, and we will never ask for confidential or sensitive information over the phone.

If you receive a suspicious call, do not provide personal or financial information or send any money. If you believe you have been targeted by this scam, please report it by calling us at (816) 847-6250.