Independence Police Department (Missouri)

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Independence Police Department
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Common nameIndependence Police Department
AbbreviationIPD
Agency overview
FormedAugust 8, 1882
Preceding agency
  • Night Watch
EmployeesOver 300
Annual budget$25,081,229 (2008-2009)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionIndependence, Missouri, United States
Size78 square miles (200 km2)
Population117,213
Legal jurisdiction Independence, Missouri
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters223 N Memorial Dr.
Independence, MO 64050
Police Officers194 (2023)
Agency executive
  • Adam Dustman, Chief of Police
UnitsPatrol
Accident Investigation
Selective Enforcement (Motorcycle)
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
K9 Unit
Community Services
Criminal Investigations Unit
Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU)
School Resource Officers (SRO)
D.A.R.E Unit
EOD Unit (Bomb Squad)
Facilities
Buildings1 Central Police Building
2 Police Sub-Stations
1 Special Operations Building
1 K9 Facility
Police Dogs5
Website
Official Site

The Independence Police Department serves the citizens of Independence, Missouri, a city of approximately 117,213 inhabitants (as of July 1, 2011) [1] located in Jackson County, Missouri, just east of Kansas City. According to the department, its mission is "to protect life, individual liberty and the property of all people within the City of Independence; to develop and maintain a positive relationship with members of the community; and to foster a positive work environment for police employees." The department is also under the jurisdiction of the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

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History

The Independence Police Department was created on August 8, 1882, when the "Night Watch" ordinance was repealed and a new ordinance entitled "Police" was approved. [2] The "Police" ordinance allowed for a maximum of five men to be assigned to two watches, with a pay of $1.30/shift. The Independence Police Department has since grown to over 300 employees, including 207 sworn police officers. [3]

Resources

The Independence Police Department has a broad array of specialized services, including tactical operations (SWAT), K-9, bomb disposal, narcotics, accident investigation, motorcycles, crime scene investigations, community services, and school resource officers. The Ford Crown Victoria was the standard patrol car, the color scheme is black hood and trunk with white doors and grey decals that say Independence Police. The previous color scheme was all white cars with 2 red stripes going diagonal on the door and says Independence Police. With the discontinuation of the Crown Victoria, IPD has transitioned to the Ford Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility, now painted in all black. In 2017, IPD Officers began carrying the Glock 17 (9mm) as their issued sidearm. Prior to that, they carried the Sig Sauer P226R .357 sig. In 2023, the department began looking to replace the Glock Model 17 Gen 4 with a Glock Model 17 Gen 5 handgun.

Fraternal Order of Police

Independence commissioned police officers and civilian employees can become members of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police.

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References

  1. ↑ "Current Estimates Data - U.S Census Bureau". Archived from the original on 2014-12-18. Retrieved 2014-12-20.
  2. ↑ Independence Police Web Site, History page (http://www.indepmo.org/ipd/history.aspx)
  3. ↑ Independence Police Web Site, Divisions page (http://www.indepmo.org/ipd/divisions.aspx)
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