Police Department | Frequently Asked Questions
My car was broken into or vandalized.Call dispatch 785-368-9200
Who do I talk to about an abandoned car on my street?
Traffic Division 785-368-9567
I had an accident on private property. What do I have to do?
Exchange information with the other driver and come to the Law Enforcement Center between 7AM and 9PM
I want to know the crime rate in a certain neighborhood.
Call our statistical unit at 785-368-9043
I have a drug house in my neighborhood.
Call narcotics, or the community policing officer
My car or tag has been stolen
Call dispatch - 785-368-9200
I need to get a copy of a report.
Call our records section - 785-368-9474
I need some information on dog tags.
Call Animal Control - 785-368-9484
Who is my community policing officer?
Call the community policing office at 785-368-9074
I would like to speak with a detective.
Call 785-368-9400
When is the next car auction?
Call the impound lot at 785-368-9230
How do I become a police officer?
Call Recruiting and Hiring Sergeant, 785-368-9490
I have a complaint about loud music.
Call dispatch 785-368-9200
How do I get my property back?
Call the property room 785-368-9482
Can I use the Topeka Police firing range?
Call the Division Commander 785-368-9200
I received a traffic ticket and I have a question about it.
Call the issuing officer's supervisor or call Municipal Court for a court date 785-368-3776.
How can I get a copy of a police report or an accident report?
Call the records section - 785-368-9474 - they can provide you costs and hours of operation.
Useful numbers
- Book-in and jail - 785-291-5000
- Capital Police - 785-296-3420
- District Court - 785-233-8200
- Kansas Highway Patrol - 785-296-6800
- Municipal Court - 785-368-3776
- Records Department - 785-368-9474
- Sheriff's dept - 785-368-2200
