We are on the scene of a shooting investigation in the 1400 Block of SW Martin. Two adults were shot. One has minor injures and the other, serious but not life threatening injuries. Investigators are on scene. Anyone with information is asked to call 816-228-0151.

It is his first day at work as a police officer and he is doing the best he can.

*searching for city ordinances to try and extend the weekend*

It is a gorgeous weekend in Blue Springs. Have fun and be safe. We hope you don’t have to call us but if need us we will be there.

A big thank you to the BSPD Family Network and all the local businesses who supported our officers this week. We definitely felt the love and support.

The Blue Springs Police Department has received the Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This honor recognizes communities throughout the state of Missouri that demonstrate an unwavering commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. We are incredibly proud of the people who make our organization and our community special.

This week we honor all who serve and remember all those we lost.

Officer Pouncil has been with the Blue Springs Police Department for 25 years. We joined him for an evening as he goes to calls and interacts with citizens. We also got a pet a dog which always makes a shift better. Come to this tweet to see Officer Pouncil but stay for the music.

Night shift dispatchers settled in answering emergency and non emergency lines alike. This group will be working for 12 hours from 6pm to 6 am serving the citizens of Blue Springs.

Help us spread the word that we are looking for Amber K. Harmann who is wanted on a felony parental kidnapping warrant. We do not believe there is an immediate threat to the child's safety at this time. Contact us at (816) 228-0151 if you have info.

The Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Department was recognized by the Mayor and City Council during last night’s City Council meeting for being named the Large Class 1Agency of the Year at the recent Missouri Parks and Recreation Association (MPRA) annual conference in Branson, Mo. In addition, Derek Mayden, Superintendent of Parks Maintenance, won the Park Resources Distinguished Service Award. He was nominated by his peers in the department for his contributions to the City’s parks system for nearly 10 years. Finally, five members of the Parks Maintenance team, Gabe Bickel, Pride Carter, Steve Moore, Andy Peterson and Chuck Spooner, competed in MPRA’s State Maintenance Rodeo after qualifying at the Region 1 Maintenance Rodeo in Sedalia.

Update: The area is clear. LSPD Bomb Squad retrieved the grenade and confirmed it was a real WW2 era grenade. It is still unknown if It was live. Thanks to the Lee’s Summit Police Department for their help and area citizens for their patience as we sorted this out.

The Blue Springs Police Department has an area in downtown blocked off due to a possible hand grenade found in a vehicle. It is unknown if it is a live grenade and the Lee’s Summit Police Department Bomb Squad is enroute to assist. The area blocked off is Main Street from 15th Street east to the railroad tracks and 14th Street from Smith to Vesper. For your safety and ours please stay out of the area. We will update when it is all clear.

We had our awards ceremony for 2024 last night. We are lucky to have so many great people in our organization focused on serving the community every day. Congrats to all involved.