Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Topeka! Though it was cold on Saturday, our officers were out there making sure everyone was safe and enjoying the parade. Show us your green! 🍀

We want to hear from you! TPD is creating its first-ever community policing policy, and your input matters. Take our survey now through April 18 to help shape the future of policing in Topeka. To complete the survey, visit: bit.ly/communitypolic… #YourVoiceMatters

SCAM ALERT: The City of Topeka has received reports of residents receiving fraudulent text messages claiming they owe $6.99 for a parking violation, with a link for payment. This is a scam. Here are a few helpful tips to avoid falling victim: ⚠️The City of Topeka does not

Celebrating Excellence at TPD’s 2024 Awards! 👏 We recently honored our sworn & non-sworn personnel for their outstanding contributions in 2024. This week, we’re highlighting those recognized, starting with our E-Day Award recipients! 🏅 Sgt. Phil Anderson 🏅 Det. Sarah

Reminder: Your input matters! There’s still time to take TPD’s community policing survey and help shape our first-ever community policing policy! Your feedback will help guide how we serve and engage with the community. Take the survey here: bit.ly/communitypolic…

🚨 Final Chance to Join Our Next Academy! 🚨 Ready to start your career in law enforcement? TPD’s next entry exam is on April 4, 2025, and this is your LAST CHANCE to secure your spot in our upcoming police academy! Don't wait—sign up now at topeka.org/tpdrecruiting and #BeTPD.

We're proud to celebrate TPD's Detective Jordan Sterbenz as one of LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center's Heroes for 2025! LifeHouse provides critical support to victims of child abuse and children who have witnessed violent crimes. We're honored to partner with them through our

Congratulations to TPD's 2024 Officer of the Year! Each year, TPD recognizes an officer who exemplifies integrity, leadership, dedication to public service, and outstanding performance. This year, Detective Brady Qualls has been selected for his exceptional investigative work

Inspiring excellence for a lifetime! In the final week of #WomensHistoryMonth, Officer Tracy Jeanneret’s class at Topeka Center for Advanced Learning & Careers welcomed two special guests from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. Officer Cole shared her journey from

Get to know your Topeka Police Chief! Chief Vallejo shares about his beginnings in the Marines, his 30 year career with the Austin Police Department, and what his goals are for TPD.

As part of our ongoing commitment to public transparency, accountability, and professional excellence, the Topeka Police Department is proud to announce we have officially been recognized as an accredited agency by the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP). KLEAP

It is tradition when a police officer retires, to perform a last 10-7, stating they are out of service. It's a tradition that not every officer gets the opportunity to participate in… This is a particularly special 10-7, as Lt. Manuel Munoz is retiring after 32 years of

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) is now accepting applications for its 52nd Citizens Academy, a popular bi-annual program now in its 29th year. Topeka Police Accepting Applications for Fall Citizen’s Academy! | City News

The Topeka City Council recently approved changes to some of our aggressive animal ordinances. These changes will help reduce the cost to the City for long-term care for aggressive animals, free up kennel space at Helping Hands Humane Society, as well improve the quality of life

The Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Sheriff's Office are hosting a community fundraising campaign to build a new Fallen Officer Memorial in front of the Law Enforcement Center. This new memorial will serve as a permanent tribute to local law enforcement officers who have made

Topeka Police Officers & Shawnee County Sheriff’s Deputies enjoyed connecting with our community at National Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 1. ☕️ Thanks to everyone who joined us & a special thank you to Kwik Shop for hosting! #NationalCoffeeWithACop #TopekaPolice Shawnee Co. Sheriff

Join us Sun., Oct. 12 at 1 PM for the 2025 Battle of the Badges Kickball ⚽ Tournament at Hayden High School Gym! Support @SpecialOlympicsKS, enjoy the games, silent auction & cheer on Topeka Police Department Topeka Fire Department Shawnee Co. Sheriff KS Highway Patrol & @KansasDAs! #BattleOfTheBadges

Teams from Topeka Police Department, Topeka Fire Department, Shawnee Co. Sheriff, KS Highway Patrol & the KS District Attorney’s Office (2025 winner) faced off in the 2025 #BattleOfTheBadges Kickball Tournament on October 12! 🏆 Over $12,000 was raised for @SOKansas athletes! ❤️👏 #TopekaPolice

🎃 Join us for our Trunk or Treat Community Block Party at #EvergyPlaza next Thursday, Oct. 30! Bring the family - show off your spooktacular costumes and enjoy some sweet treats 🍫🍬🍭 too — we can’t wait to see your creative Halloween looks! 👻🤖👽👾 ksnt.com/fox-43/fun-for…