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Police Department

Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation of all crimes reported to the Police Department except those immediately cleared by the Patrol Division.  The division is staffed by 13 detectives with various assignments. A Division Commander of Captain's rank supervises all aspects of the division.

Three sergeants supervise and manage the below listed areas:

  • Person Crimes - assault, battery, sex crimes, robbery, homicide, etc.
  • Property Crimes - theft, burglary, vandalism, etc.
  • Special Investigations Unit

Seven detectives and two sergeants handle the below listed crimes.

  • Person Crimes - two detectives and a sergeant assigned.
  • Property Crimes - three detectives assigned.
  • Forgeries, Frauds - one detective and a sergeant assigned.
  • Computer Crime - one detective assigned.

Special Investigations Unit

  • 1 Sergeant
  • 2 Special Investigation Unit Detectives

The Special Investigations Unit is dedicated to suppressing narcotic, alcohol, weapon, and gang violations and violators, in an effort to make the City of Shawnee a safer community.

Special Investigations Unit 2004 2005 2006
Proactive Cases 263 211 184
Arrests 296 250 211
Search Warrants 9 19 8
Weapon Violations 2 4 2
Warrant Arrest 20 9 10

The Special Investigation Unit was established in 1992 and is a unit within the Investigations Division. The purpose of the Special Investigation Unit is to collect intelligence and investigate narcotics, gang, and other criminal activity in Shawnee. The Special Investigation Unit relies on and encourages information from citizens, law enforcement officers, and confidential informants.

Anyone with information on a Shawnee crime is encouraged to call the Shawnee Police Department at (913) 631-2155.

City of Shawnee Police Department Headquarters, 6535 Quivira, Shawnee, KS 66216
Non-Emergency (913) 631-2155 Fax (913) 631-6389 E-Mail

Emergency 9-1-1