’Tis the season: Resolutions from Your Police Chief
12/20/2024
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
11/28/2024
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
11/21/2024
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
11/20/2024
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
11/06/2024
Copy of the October report
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: PARSONS DIRTY SECRET
08/20/2024
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
07/26/2024
New Community Survey
07/17/2024
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
06/12/2024
Recruiting for Detective Sergeant & Victim Assistance Coordinator
06/07/2024
April 2024 Monthly Report
05/08/2024
Severe Weather is Expected Tonight
05/06/2024
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
04/27/2024
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
04/23/2024
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
04/15/2024
Parsons Police Monthly Report
03/07/2024
Chief Spinks Interview on BIG HILL SMALL TALK Podcast
03/01/2024
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
02/13/2024
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
02/09/2024
End of 2023 Snapshot Review
01/16/2024
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
01/05/2024
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
12/27/2023
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
12/21/2023
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
12/19/2023
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!
12/08/2023
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!
11/22/2023
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!
10/17/2023
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
10/10/2023
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!
10/03/2023
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
09/25/2023
August Monthly Activity Report
09/21/2023
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
09/08/2023
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
06/20/2023
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
06/16/2023
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
03/28/2023
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
01/27/2023
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
12/06/2022
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!
11/29/2022
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!
11/23/2022
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
11/22/2022
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
11/19/2022
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!
11/17/2022
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
11/10/2022
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
11/05/2022
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
11/02/2022
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
11/01/2022
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!
10/24/2022
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
10/18/2022
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
10/12/2022
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
09/28/2022
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!
05/13/2022
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
05/05/2022
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
04/21/2022
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
04/20/2022
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
03/21/2022
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
02/28/2022
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
02/04/2022
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
01/27/2022
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
01/19/2022
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
01/18/2022
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
01/07/2022
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
12/20/2021
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
12/16/2021
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
11/29/2021
"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
11/19/2021
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
11/04/2021
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
10/28/2021
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
10/07/2021
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
08/30/2021
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
08/11/2021
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
