With the coronavirus pandemic, the Wichita Police Department has announced temporary community protocols for the public to make non emergency reports or get information.
People with police-related questions, an issue that does not require an emergency response or the need for an officer to respond, can call one of the four police substations. Staffing at the four stations will be 24/7 until further notice:
· Patrol North Police Station (316) 350-3400, 3015 E. 21st Street North;
· Patrol South Police Station (316) 350-3440, 211 E. Pawnee;
· Patrol West Police Station (316) 350-3420, 661 N. Elder; and
· Patrol East Police Station (316) 350-3460, 350 S. Edgemoor.
People who need to speak with an officer in person should call the station to set an appointment. Non-emergency police reports can also be made 24 hours a day by calling the WPD Case Desk at 316-268-4221.
Questions for a detective regarding an ongoing police investigation can call the Investigations section at 268-4407 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Animal Control officers are only responding to animal bite or attack cases and cases involving stray dogs that are aggressive or running at large. People with questions for Animal Control can call 316-350-3360 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
People with general police questions can send them to policeweb@wichita.gov and the question will be answered by email or phone during weekday business hours.
Wichita police officers will continue to provide emergency services and people should call 911 for emergencies, but people are urged to communicate by phone and avoid any unscheduled visits to any police facility or city hall.
Police chief Gordon Ramsay said in a press release, “We want to slow the spread of the virus. The safety of the community and WPD staff remains of utmost importance to the leadership at WPD. If you’re committing a crime and victimizing our citizens, particularly during this vulnerable time of a national health epidemic, we are going to arrest you.”
WPD staff has been working with local, state and federal agencies to learn the best practices for the coronavirus situation. The city of Wichita continues to provide information through its web site at wichita.gov/pages/coronavirus.aspx
