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’Tis the season: Resolutions from Your Police Chief

The holiday season is right upon us! Family get-togethers, giving thanks, fresh-baked cookies, holiday shopping, the new year is fast approaching and cups of egg nog lattes abound.  First responders enjoy all of this, but it is harder with jugg

Thanksgiving Redux - A Blog Worth Reading

During this season of thanksgiving, I'm sharing a blog from a great trainer and professional that our agency uses for our supervisory and management training. Stephen Kent of The Results Group. He's a Veteran, with four decades of expertise consultin

Parsons Police 4th Qtr Community Report in THE SUN Newspaper

Don't forget to pick-up The SUN Newspaper on Friday, November 21st so you can get your copy of the Parsons Police Department 4th Qtr Community Report. This 4-page full color report will highligh the results of a community survey, the Christmas Concer

Christmas Concert - Sat, Dec 7th at 7pm - City Auditorium

Mark your calendar to attend the 2024 Main Street Christmas Concert featuring the Duke Mason Band. The Parsons Police Department is teaming up with Duke to raise donations to support the Parsons Police Department Shop With a Cop Program. Help bring j

October Monthly Report

Copy of the October report

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PARSONS DIRTY SECRET

Domestic Violence: Parsons Dirty Secret Chief Robert Spinks (Reprinted from the August 16, 2024 Parsons Police Community Report to the Community insert in The SUN Newspaper)   The crime rate in Parsons, especially violent crime is driven by Dome

Community Forum on Policing - Tues, July 30th @ 6pm, Parsons HS Theater


New Community Survey

  The Parsons, KS Police Department invites you to take part in an important community survey! This is your chance to voice your thoughts on public safety and policing. Partnering with Police2Peace, a national non-profit dedicated to enhancing

Monthly Police Activity Report


Recruiting for Detective Sergeant & Victim Assistance Coordinator


April 2024 Monthly Report


Severe Weather is Expected Tonight

  SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED TONIGHT The Parsons City Hall Shelter will be open at 6pm tonight to accomodate individuals seeking shelter during what is expected to be an evening of severe thunder storms. Current forecasts appear to sh

PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER LATER TODAY - SAT 4/17-28-24

  The National Weather Service has issued the following weather warning: DAY ONE...Today and Tonight (Sat, April 27 & Sun, April 28) Severe thunderstorms are expected, mainly this afternoon and evening ( a general estimate between

ALERT - PHONY MEDICARE CALLS IN AND AROUND PARSONS

        The Parsons Police Department has received citizen reports of phony Medicare calls in and around the Parsons area. The callers try to obtain social security numbers, Medicare ID numbers and other identifying information

Parsons PD Monthly Report for March 2024


Parsons Police Monthly Report


Chief Spinks Interview on BIG HILL SMALL TALK Podcast

  The latest podcast from BIG HILL SMALL TALK features a frank interview with Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks. He covers policing challenges, juvenile crime, the future public safety center build, and so much more. Tune in for a fact filed d

January Activity Report

January saw a slight increase in crashes over January 2023. A total of 13 crashes occurred in Parsons this January with 4 involving injuries. Much of this can be attributed to the snap of cold weather.      A total of 62 arrests were

Parsons Police is Hiring Officers & Dispatchers


End of 2023 Snapshot Review

As 2023 wrapped up the Parsons Police Department set new records. Most notable was the increase in arrests made. In 2023, 1,233 arrests were made. This was a ten year high, with 806 arrests made in 2022. This was a 35% increase in arrests. The Parso

Winter Driving and Crime Prevention Tips

Winter Driving and Crime Prevention Tips As your Chief of Police, I want to ensure the safety and well-being of our community, especially during the winter months when challenging weather conditions can pose unique risks. In collaboration with the Na

New Year's Eve Safety Tips

  Welcome the new year on a good note with these party dos and don'ts.You may be out late celebrating the new year. Welcome it in safely with these New Year's safety tips. Be safe in the new yearPlan a ride in advanceOn average, driving acciden

NORAD Track Santa 2023

  NORAD Tracks Santa is an annual Christmas-themed program in which North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa Claus, who is said to leave the North Pole to travel around the world on his mission to deliver presents to childr

Free Gun Locks for the Holidays

FREE GUN LOCKS AVAILABLE NOW! Through a generous grant from the Parsons Area Community Foundation in partnership with the Parsons Police, Labette Sheriffs Office and the Parsons Chapter of Moms Demand Action, free gun locks are available for the Hol

Shop-With-A-Cop Needs You!

It's Never Too Late to Donate! Thanks to the many people who donated to support Shop-With-A-Cop at the recent Main Street Christmas Concert that starred The Duke Mason Band!  You can still make a donation if you missed the concert. We are colle

Shop With A Cop Needs You!

Mark your calendars to attend the Main Street Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 2nd at 7pm at the Parsons City Auditorium at 112 South 17th in Parsons. The headline group will be The Duke Mason Band! In the spirit of giving to others during th

Parsons Public Safety Fair is Coming To Town!

  Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 21st from 10 am to 4 pm and come out to the 2nd Annual Parsons Public Safety Fair. Police, Fire, EMS and Med-Flight along with other helping agencies will be on-site. There will be a ton of safety inf

K9 Karim Update

The Labette County Sheriff's Office and Parsons Police Department are sharing a joint update on the review of K9 Karim's passing. As previously shared in the media the Sheriff's Office was asked to review our K9's passing with an outside investigativ

Traffic Fines Must Bring in a Bundle! for City Hall!

  We're Listening - A Citizen Asked a Question . . . Traffic Fines Must Bring in a Bundle for City Hall, Right? WRONG A few weeks ago, the police staff noticed a discussion on Facebook, with citizens making comments and some wildly inaccurate s

Recruiting for Police Depatcher


August Monthly Activity Report

AUGUST MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT Calls for service totaled 2,606 in August that were handled by officers with the year-to-date total being 19,584.  Officers continued to be active responding to community needs in August. Officers made 127 arrests

July Monthly Report

JUNE MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT Calls for service totaled 2,454 in June that were handled by officers with the year-to-date total being 14,475.  Officers continued to be active responding to community needs in May. Officers made 97 arrests bringing

Big Hill Small Talk Podcast with Chief Spinks

  I recently sat down with Ike and Cameron Reitemeier for their 'Big Hill Small Talk' podcast. This weekly podcast is a local production that hosts a wide range of local and regional leaders, performers, story tellers and more from SE Kansas. W

MAY MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

MAY MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT Calls for service totaled 2,606 in May that were handled by officers with the year-to-date total being 12,122.  Officers continued to be active responding to community needs in May. Officers made 205 arrests bringing

Mental Illness & Family Safety Nets

You can call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline crisis line (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) which provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 d

Statement of the IACP on the Death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee

The death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis (TN) police officers is appalling and indefensible.   The brutality suffered by Mr. Nichols and the failure of any of these individuals to intervene is sickening and leaves everyone, including p

The 12 Days of Holiday Safety

The 12 Days of Holiday Safety In the true spirit of the season, and to help keep family and friends out of harm's way, here are some tips and helpful hints for The 12 Days of Holiday Safety: On the First Day - prepare for the holidays and safety. Ma

Main Street Christmas Concert!

Mark your calendar to attend the Main Street Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium. The performance is free, but a freewill offering will be taken to raise funds for the Parsons Police Shop-With-A-Co

Thanksgiving Season is Here!

During the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to share my thanks and appreciation for each of you. I admire our community for it is one that is strong, caring, and committed to serving one another and supportive of our police department. We are a communit

Police-Police Dispatch is Setting Records

Police-Police Dispatch is Setting Records The Parsons Police Department operates its own 911 Dispatch Center. This allows for the front lobby of the police department to remain open 24-hours-a-day. Dispatchers are also crucial in monitoring the CCTV

Results for Public Safety Sales Tax

The current numbers are obviously not what 1st Responders would want to see for the Public Safety Sales Tax. The unofficial final vote had 2,214 votes cast with 881 yes votes (39.79%) and 1,333 no votes (60.21%), Of course the police and fire d

SHOP-WITH-A-COP PROGRAM in PARSONS (KS). MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Main Street Christmas Concert comes to Parsons on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium. The performance is free, but a freewill offering will be taken to raise funds for the Parsons Police S

Veterans Day Thank You

Veteran's Day, celebrated on November 11th every year, is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day of remembering the sacrifices of those who have fought to protect our country. This special day i

Public Safety Sales Tax - Police Officers & Firefighters

Tuesday, November 8th is a big day for a host of issues. The Public Safety Sales tax is a big issue - not to just help build a future Public Safety Center but to also provide competitive wages, recruit/retain experienced police officers and firefigh

Public Safety Sales Tax - Tuesday, Nov 8th Vote

  Throughout the last nine years, the one-half-cent Public Safety Sales Tax has helped the city keep increased costs of infrastructure off the backs of City residents by reducing the risk of increases from being dumped onto the general city prop

Open Enrollment at Labette Community College

Open Enrollment at Labette Community College Labette Community College (LCC) and economic development are the community's two most important crime prevention programs. LCC offers the ability for students of all ages to improve their economic standin

5 tips for a fun, not frightful, Halloween night!

Neighbors, Halloween is CREEPING up on us! The Parsons Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween experience. Take a minute to read these 5 tips to make sure you and your family stay safe while trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treat wi

Scam Phone Call Alert

Scam calls claiming to be Parsons Police have been received in the area. The caller with a slight foreign accent identifies themselves as a Parsons Police Officer. The caller ID shows a ghosted Parsons Police Phone number. The caller says there is a

Public Safety Fair - Sat, Oct 15th

The Public Safety Fair includes almost 20 agencies. Saturday, October 15th from 10 am to 4 pm the old Sutherland's building at 2110 Main Street transforms into the Parsons Public Safety Fair. Med-Flight will land a helicopter on-site as their displa

Parsons Public Safety Fair is Coming to Town

  Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 15th to attend the Parsons Public Safety Fair from 10 am to 4 pm. Police, fire, EMS and other helping agencies will be at the Sutherland Bldg., 2110 Main Street to share information and host displays. T

Congratulations Graduates!

It is that time of year, graduations from our K-12 schools are in full swing. Great work to both the students and families as our future leaders make important steps forward! Today, Friday the 13th is also graduation day for a multitude of individua

Severe Weather - Road Closures

Parsons and the surrounding Labette County Area woke up to a Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) extending to 7pm tonight (Thurs, May 5th). There remains standing water in some low lying areas in town. The Public Works Department

Deputy Chief Dennis Dodd Recognized by Labette Community College

As a Police Chief, one of the best feelings you can enjoy is to see the hard work of your staff being recognized by the community. Being able to introduce staff and highlighting work performance in a public forum is often understated by government a

Attempted Murder Suspect Captured

David Lamont Young III was captured yesterday by the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Cleveland, OH n a charge of attempted murder for a shooting in Parsons, he is also facing other charges in Kansas. He is a convicted felon who should still be in

National Drug & Alcohol Fact Week

Check out these useful links! National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW), an annual health observance week, connects youth with resources to SHATTER THE MYTHS® about drugs, alcohol, and related health topics. The next National Drug &

Crime Prevention

Crime Prevention is a Team Sport As we see the light of Spring heading our way crime prevention continues to be a team sport. Preventing crime is a community responsibility. With 681 arrests made by the Parsons Police Department last year, your poli

Domestic Violence Factoids

Domestic Violence is a Parsons Problem Every year in Parsons there are nearly 200 misdemeanor and felony aggravated domestic violence assaults. Reduce these domestic violence crimes and the violent crime rate in Parsons plummets. Parsons doesn't hav

Crime Data - What's It Mean

Per Capita Crime Rate vs. Actual Crime Reported Had a great question - I was asked how can our per capita crime rate equal that of large cities? Doesn't that mean we're a violent town? First - Parsons #1 violent crime is aggravated assault usually in

9PM ROUTINE

Crime Prevention starts with you and ends with the police. The Parsons Police Department urges the citizens of Parsons to "See It, Hear It, Report It" at all times. Using every resource available to stop crime before it happens or while in progress r

Reward Increased on Animal Cruelty Cases

  The investigation into a series of attacks against dogs all centered in the SE corner of Parsons continues. Police are sifting through tips submitted by citizens. The reward has now been increased to $34,000 with a separate $5,000 reward bei

It's a New Year

It is a New Year! A great time to review the past, plan for the future and look at the facts of today. Last year Parsons Police struggled with staffing just as our other police agencies in the region did. Actually, across the state and nation police

Reward Total to be Increased Later This Week

Due to the amazing support of local residents and concerned citizens from across the nation, the Parsons Police Department will be raising the amount of the reward for information in its cruelty to animal investigations later this week.  

Dec. 23rd Reward Increased on Animal Cruelty Cases

Due to overwhelming public support from Parsons area citizens as well as individuals from across the country, the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for the killing of 'Ranger' has been increase

Christmas Concert Supports Shop With A Cop

"A MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS CONCERT" The tradition continues with a wonderful concert to set the mood for your Christmas holiday. The Parsons Chamber of Commerce, Labette County Tourism and the Parsons Municipal Auditorium are giving the community

A TIME TO GIVE THANKS

A Time to Give Thanks As this Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of how fortunate I am to serve with such an outstanding group of people. The Parsons Police Department's officers, Dispatch personnel and administrative support staff are dedicated,

November is National Adoption Month

Hear My Voice! Permanency and adoption stories, directly from us NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH   We are the teens of the child welfare system, and we each have a story to tell. For some of us, foster care has been our entire life, but in just a few y

Take a Break - Drive Awake for the Holidays

It has probably happened to you. You are driving on a long trip, traveling alone or at night, or perhaps just off from a long shift at work-and you start to yawn. Your eyes are heavy, the road seems to go on forever, and your vehicle veers.   Y

FBI Announces Rise in Violent Crime Nationwide

Washington, D.C.FBI National Press Office(202) 324-3691September 27, 2021 FBI Releases 2020 Crime Statistics For the first time in four years, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation increased when compared with the previous year's stati

Responding to Domestic Violence

Responding to Domestic Violence Just recently, your police officers responded to yet another felony domestic violence assault in Parsons. Two children were traumatized as was the victim in this unsafe relationship. Domestic violence (both misdemeano

AMBER ALERT

Chanute Police issued an Amber Alert for 6-year-old Nina R. Senkbeil. According to the alert, she was last seen today, Aug. 11, 2021, at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, Kansas. Her father is suspected of taking her. Authorities believe she could be in imm