Community Programs
The Independence Police Department is proud to sponsor many programs that improve the quality of life in our community.
School Resource Officer Program
The Independence Police Department's School Resource Officers, or SROs, act as liaisons between IPD, the public-school districts, and other school facilities with the purpose of maintaining safe school campuses. Learn more about the School Resource Officer Program here.
Child Identification Program
The Child ID Program is a community service safety initiative that helps parents create an ID card to store at home, with their child's vital information, should police ever need it. Learn more about the Child Identification Program here.
Community Camera Program
Residents and business owners can notify the police that they own a surveillance camera. With that information, police and prosecutors can quickly find individuals who may have capture criminal activity. Learn more about the Community Camera Program here.
Citizen's Police Academy
The academy provides citizens of Independence with a better understanding of police units, how policies are developed, the decision-making process, and what an officer experiences on a day-to-day basis. Learn more about the Citizen's Police Academy here.