Here are resources available in Kansas for non-emergency police assistance: --- ### **1. Kansas Highway Patrol (Statewide Assistance)** - **Website**: [Kansas Highway Patrol](https://www.kansashighwaypatrol.org/) - **Non-Emergency Dispatch**: **785-296-3102** - **Services**: - Assistance with traffic incidents, road hazards, and general safety concerns. - Public safety resources and information. --- ### **2. Local Non-Emergency Police Numbers by City** - **Wichita Police Department** - **Non-Emergency**: **316-268-4221** - **Website**: [Wichita Police](https://www.wichita.gov/Police) - **Kansas City Police Department** - **Non-Emergency**: **913-596-3000** - **Website**: [Kansas City Police](https://www.kckpd.org/) - **Topeka Police Department** - **Non-Emergency**: **785-368-9551** - **Website**: [Topeka Police](https://www.topeka.org/tpd) - **Overland Park Police Department** - **Non-Emergency**: **913-895-6300** - **Website**: [Overland Park Police](https://www.opkansas.org/city-services/police-department) - **Lawrence Police Department** - **Non-Emergency**: **785-832-7509** - **Website**: [Lawrence Police](https://lawrenceks.org/police) --- ### **3. Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI)** - **Website**: [Kansas Bureau of Investigation](https://www.kansas.gov/kbi) - **Non-Emergency Line**: **785-296-8200** - **Services**: - Assists with investigations and law enforcement partnerships. - Handles reports of suspicious activity or non-emergency crimes. --- ### **4. Community Policing Resources** - **Kansas Sheriff’s Association** - **Website**: [Kansas Sheriff’s Association](https://www.kansassheriffs.org/) - Find non-emergency contact information for county sheriff's offices. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs** - Contact your local police department to connect with community-based safety programs. --- ### **5. Anonymous Tip Lines** - **Crime Stoppers Kansas** - **Phone**: **1-800-222-TIPS (8477)** - **Website**: [Crime Stoppers](https://www.kansascrimestoppers.com/) - Report non-emergency suspicious activity or tips anonymously. --- ### **6. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Law Enforcement** - **Website**: [KDWP Law Enforcement](https://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Law-Enforcement) - **Non-Emergency Number**: **620-672-5911** - **Services**: - Assistance with outdoor and wildlife-related law enforcement issues, such as hunting violations or park safety concerns. --- ### **7. Emergency vs. Non-Emergency Distinction** - **When to Use Non-Emergency Numbers**: - Reporting minor accidents without injuries. - Reporting noise complaints, vandalism, or property theft. - Inquiring about ongoing investigations or community programs. - **When to Call 911**: - If there is an immediate threat to life or property. --- If you're unsure of the appropriate number to call, most local police websites provide detailed non-emergency contact information. For statewide assistance or clarification, contact the **Kansas Highway Patrol** or your county sheriff's office.