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If these items are lost, not stolen, then the attached letters can be printed off and provided to the cellular telephone company or motor vehicle bureau. If the items were stolen, you will need to respond to the Shawnee Police Department to complete a police report and obtain a case number.
If I lock my keys in my car, will the police open my car? Police officers will only attempt to unlock a vehicle if there is an immediate danger, such as a child or animal locked inside. The more technologically advanced cars become, the more difficult it becomes to unlock them. Vehicles with electric locks are more likely to be damaged with "slim jims." Police officers have also been killed from a vehicle's side air bag deploying while attempting to unlock it. The best bet is to contact a locksmith immediately. (If there is a child locked inside the car, Key Retrievers, Inc., 816/592-6736 will unlock your vehicle FREE of charge.) Most auto clubs and insurance companies cover lockout expenses. Check with your insurance agent. Can I make a report over the phone? The Shawnee Police Department does not take reports over the phone. You may either come to the police station at 6535 Quivira, Shawnee, KS 66216 (913) 631-2155 to file the report, or a police officer will contact you within the Shawnee city limits. The Police Department only takes reports on crimes that occur within the City of Shawnee. If an offense occurs outside the Shawnee city limits, you will have to file a report with the agency where the offense occurred. (If your car was broken into while visiting someone in Lenexa, you would contact the Lenexa Police Department to make a report.) What steps do I follow to have a Block Party? Have all residents of streets that will be affected by the closing, sign the Block Party Request Form (pdf) indicating that they agree with the street being closed. Barricades must be furnished by the residents and must be equipped with flashers if used after dusk. The barricades should be placed at each entrance to the area. These must be of a type that can be easily moved, should it become necessary for emergency vehicles to enter the area. Return the request to the Shawnee Police Department no later than two weeks before the block party date. A letter will be sent to the requesting party confirming approval of the event. Click here for more information about Block Parties. If someone has abandoned a junk car on my property, will the police tow it away? The Shawnee Police Department does not tow vehicles off private property unless the car is stolen or is evidence of a crime. Any towing company will tow a vehicle off your property at the owner's expense. Please contact the Police Department first if you feel the vehicle may be stolen, or appears suspicious. Why did it take so long for the police to come when I called? All calls for police officers are handled on a priority basis. Calls requiring a police officer to make a report on a previous crime will have less precedence than crimes in progress. Due to high call loads during certain times of the week and day, you may have to wait awhile until a police officer is available to take your call. Police officers will conduct a "civil stand-by." Two police officers will accompany you while you are at the residence to keep the peace. The police officers cannot get into matters dealing with what property belongs to whom. These issues are civil matters that have to be handled in the Civil Division of the Johnson County Court. Shawnee police officers can stand-by for a short period of time, while a person gets the basics such as clothes, toiletries, etc. Police officers cannot stand-by while a person completely moves out of their residence. Is Hunting allowed in Shawnee? No, hunting is prohibited in Shawnee. However, the Municipal Code does allow target or practice shooting on agriculturally zoned property of at least 20 acres if the target shooting occurs at a reasonable time, at least 500 feet from any building, with a backstop, and limited to shotguns, pistols, air guns, or bows and arrows with bludgeoned tips. How long do I have to wait to report that someone is missing? There is no specific waiting period for reporting a missing or overdue person. It is difficult to recommend a time period because each case is different. One suggestion would be to call different locations the person might be, including friends, family, employer, and common hangouts. Find out when the person was last seen and by whom. Ask if the missing person said they might stop off somewhere on the way home. Find out if they mentioned having car trouble. Once these efforts have been exhausted, please contact the Police Department. |
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This page last revised January 18, 2008.
