Thirty one years ago today, on October 12, 1995, Topeka lost a guardian. Today, we honor Topeka Police Department Officer Tony Patterson, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. TPD Officer Patterson, age 31, served the Topeka community with dedication for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children, who carry his memory in their hearts. Officer Patterson will forever be honored, remembered, and deeply missed. 👮❤️ #NeverForgotten ❤️ #topekapolicedepartment #fallenofficers #herorememberedneverdies

🚔⚠️ SPEEDING CATCHES UP WITH YOU! TPD joins Kansas law enforcement agencies for a statewide speed enforcement campaign, Oct. 8–19, 2026. 🚗 Slow down. ✅ Obey speed limits. ⚠️ Stay alert. Driving faster doesn't mean arriving safer! #TopekaPoliceDepartment #SlowDown #TrafficSafety

☕👮 JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING FOR COFFEE WITH A COP! 👮☕ We invite our community to join us Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026, for Coffee with a Cop! Stop by Casey’s, 1404 SW 17th Street, from 8–10 a.m., grab a cup of coffee and spend some time visiting with your Topeka Police Department officers. Enjoy great conversation, get to know our officers and connect with those who serve our community. 💙 ☕ Buy a coffee — any size — and enjoy a FREE donut courtesy of Casey’s! 🍩 📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 ⏰ 8–10 a.m. 📍 Casey’s | 1404 SW 17th Street Come say hello, enjoy some coffee and a donut, and start your Wednesday morning with TPD! We look forward to seeing you there! 👋☕🍩 #CoffeeWithACop #TopekaPoliceDepartment #TPD #CommunityPolicing #CommunityConnections #TopekaKS – at Topeka, KS

🚌 Good Job, Topeka! 👏 Topeka Police Department Officers conducted a school bus stop-arm enforcement operation this beautiful October morning, watching for drivers who fail to stop for school buses with their stop arms extended. 🛑 The results? Zero violations. 👏 We don't get to say this very often after an enforcement operation, but we're perfectly happy writing ZERO tickets for this one! Thank you, Topeka, for paying attention, stopping for school buses, and helping keep our kids safe. We will continue conducting these types of enforcement operations throughout the school year, so let's see if we can make zero violations a trend. 😎 #TopekaPoliceDepartment #SchoolBusSafety

🌧️⚠️ FLOOD WATCH for Topeka & Shawnee County through Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1. ⛈️ Heavy rainfall of 2–4" is possible, with locally higher amounts near 6". 🚗 Never drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Turn around and find a safer route. 🌊 Turn Around, Don't Drown® 📱 Stay weather-aware, monitor trusted forecasts & and be prepared to adjust travel plans if conditions deteriorate. #TopekaKS #FloodSafety #TurnAroundDontDrown #TopekaPoliceDepartment – at Topeka, KS

This summer, the Topeka Joint Emergency Task Force tested response times, coordination, and identified training gaps to ensure our first responders are ready to help neighbors in Shawnee County and beyond. On June 28, 2026, six emergency response agencies participated in a full-scale, real-world simulation of a mass casualty incident at West Ridge Mall. Without any prior knowledge of the scenario, first responders were challenged to manage an evolving threat, secure a large facility, assess and evacuate the injured, and coordinate medical transport under realistic conditions. The exercise allowed law enforcement, fire crews, dispatch, and medical responders to stress test their training and work together in ways that everyday operations don’t always allow. Thank you to all of our partners and civilian volunteers! @ShawneeSheriff @SnCoEmergency @WestRidgeMall @amr_social #TopekaFireDepartment #CityofTopeka #TopekaPoliceDepartment – at Topeka, KS

The Topeka Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in sharing any information related to the fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred around 10:45 p.m. on September 23, 2026 in the 2200 block of SE 37th Street. – at Topeka, KS

🏈👟 GOT CLEATS? The Topeka Police Athletic League (PAL) is looking for gently used youth cleats for our 6th-grade flag football players this fall! Help a young athlete take the field ready to play and with confidence! 💙 #TopekaPAL #TopekaPoliceDepartment #YouthSports @PALtopeka – at Topeka, KS

FBI Increases Reward to $5,000 for Information Leading to ID of Subject(s) in Topeka Robbery – at Topeka, KS

Twelve years ago, on September 7, 2014, Topeka lost a guardian. On this day, we honor TPD Corporal Jason Harwood for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Corporal Harwood, who passed away at the age of 40, devoted 15 years to the Topeka Police Department, serving in various roles including the accident investigations unit, in the K-9 unit with his partner Magnum, and on the honor guard. He joined the department on June 28, 1999, and was promoted to Corporal in May 2012. He is survived by his wife and two sons, who carry his memory in their hearts. Corporal Harwood will forever be honored, remembered, and deeply missed. 👮❤️ #neverforgotten❤️ #TopekaPoliceDepartment #fallenofficer – at Topeka, KS

🐾 Happy National Police K-9 Day! 🐾 Today we honor TPD’s K-9s and handlers for their courage, loyalty, teamwork and dedication to keeping Topeka safe. 💙 Andur • Atlas • Dango • Dobbs • Jocko • Petey • Ryker Thank you for your service! 🐾 #NationalPoliceK9Day #TopekaPolice #K9Unit – at Topeka, KS

🚔🐾 The K-9 Games & Car Show – Sept. 13! 📍 Stormont Vail Events Center 🚗 Car Show: 9 AM 🐕 K-9 Competition: 1 PM 🎟️ FREE admission! Come see TPD K-9s Dango, Adur, Atlas & Jocko demonstrate their skills in keeping our community safe! 🌮 Carnival Cravings & ☕ Cafecito Beans will be on site. Free-will donations benefit Special Olympics Kansas! #TPDK9 #SpecialOlympicsKansas #TopekaKS @sokansas

🧸 Building Connections, One Smile at a Time 💙 TPD Sgt. Marr & Officer Davidson recently handed out stuffed animals and visited with youth and families in the SE Bellview Avenue area as part of our continued efforts to build positive relationships and strengthen community connections. #TopekaPoliceDepartment #CommunityConnections

🔥🍖 Topeka Fire vs. Topeka Police—who will take home the ribs? 🚒🚔 Join us Aug. 31 at Texas Roadhouse for the Rib Relay benefiting LifeHouse Child Advocacy Center! 🔥 Relay: 1:30 PM 🍽️ Fundraiser: 3–10 PM 📍 6141 SW 21st St. Mention the fundraiser and 10% of your food purchase will be donated! #RibRelay #TopekaKS – at Topeka, KS

🚔 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 🚔 As Labor Day approaches, the Topeka Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Kansas and the nation to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and never drive impaired. If your Labor Day plans include alcohol or other impairing substances, plan your safe ride home before the celebration begins. ✅ Designate a sober driver or use a cab or ride-share service. 🔑 Never let an impaired person drive—take the keys and arrange a safe ride. 🏠 Make sure your guests have a safe way home. 📞 Contact local law enforcement if you see a suspected impaired driver. 🚘 Always wear your seat belt—it is your best defense against impaired drivers. 🚔 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver #LaborDaySafety #DriveSober #ImpairedDriving #TrafficSafety #TopekaPoliceDepartment #TopekaKS – at Topeka, KS

🚔 Registration is NOW OPEN for TPD’s 2026 Fall Police Citizens Academy! Go behind the badge and get an inside look at investigations, specialized units, community outreach and more! 📅 Sept. 22–Dec. 15 | Tuesdays, 6–9 p.m. 👥 Ages 18+ 📝 Apply by Sept. 14 👉 Apply: us.openforms.com/Form/fadfba… #TopekaPoliceDepartment #CitizensAcademy #TopekaKS – at Topeka, KS

🍗🚔 TOMORROW: Grab Raising Cane’s & Support Our Fallen Officers Memorial! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from Noon–9 p.m. at Raising Cane’s, 1415 SW Wanamaker Road to support the Fallen Officers Memorial Fund! Mention the fundraiser when ordering or use code RCFUND96 online/in the app. 15% of qualifying Net Sales will be donated. 💙 #TopekaPoliceDepartment #FallenOfficersMemorial #TopekaKS – at Topeka, KS

We appreciate everyone who joined us on June 30 for the State of Public Safety – Topeka Police Department Mid-Year Report. Your engagement and partnership help make our community stronger. 📊 View the 2026 Mid-Year Crime Statistics Report: 2026 TPD Mid-Year Crime Stats Report.pdf 📽️ View the full presentation with updates from the Patrol, Investigations, and Support Bureaus: PowerPoint Presentation Together, we're building a safer Topeka through transparency, collaboration, and community partnership. #TopekaPoliceDepartment #TopekaKS #PublicSafety #CommunityPartnership – at Topeka, KS

✅ 5:00 PM UPDATE: Ms. Anderson Found Safe ✅ Mary Anderson has been located and is safe. The Topeka Police Department thanks the public for your assistance in sharing information and helping bring this incident to a safe resolution. 💙

🚨 SILVER ALERT – PLEASE SHARE 🚨 TPD is seeking the public's help locating Mary Anderson, 81, who is believed to be experiencing symptoms consistent with dementia. Last seen: July 11, 2026, around 10:30 a.m. in the 400 block of SE 6th St. Description: 5'2", 150 lbs, pink shirt, jean shorts, red/blue shoes, carrying a black bag and brown purse. 📧 [email protected] 📞 TPD CIB: 785-368-9400 📞 Crime Stoppers: 785-234-0007 Your information could help bring Mary home safely. Please share.