Independence Police Department (Missouri)

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The Independence Police Department serves the citizens of Independence, Missouri, a city of approximately 117,213 inhabitants (as of July 1, 2011) 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."

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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The Independence Police Department was created on August 8, 1882, when the "Night Watch" ordinance was repealed and a new ordinance entitled "Police" was approved. 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.

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Resources

The Independence Police Department has a broad array of specialized services, including tactical operations (SWAT), K-9, bomb disposal, narcotics, accident investigation, motorcycles, criminal investigations, community services, and school resource officers. The Independence Police Department also has crime scene investigation. The Ford Crown Victoria is 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 Police Interceptor, IPD has been transitioning 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.

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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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See also

• List of law enforcement agencies in Missouri
• Independence, Missouri

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References

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External links

• Independence Police Department Homepage
• Missouri FOP Lodge #1

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