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Q.
When should I call 911?
A.
You should call 911 in any emergency situation. Do not call the station in an
emergency situation, call 911 so that the communications unit can dispatch
officers promptly to your location. "If you need an
officer to respond...then call 911. If your situation is a non emergency call
234-5000."
Q.
Where can I get a copy of a police report taken in Kansas City,
Missouri?
A.
At any KCMO Police Station.
Q.
How much does a copy of a police report cost?
A. Click here for fees.
Q.
What information do I need in order to buy a police
report?
A.
You must have either a Case Report Number or the date and location of the
incident. Without one of these two pieces of information, the front desk
personnel will not be able to locate and provide you with a copy of the
report.
Q.
What information should I exchange with the other driver if I am in an
accident?
A.
Missouri State Statute requires you to give your name, address, and Vehicle
Identification Number at the scene of an accident. It is also a good idea to
write down a description of the other driver's vehicle (year, color, model,
license plate, etc.), as well as exchanging your insurance information and
possibly a phone number.
Q.
If I'm getting harassing phone calls, what should I
do?
A.
You should report the calls by calling 1-800-861-5167, and having a call trace
put on your phone line. Information from this trace can be used as evidence of
harassment at a later date.
Note:
It
is advisable
to first trace the call using
(*57) before calling
the 1-800 number. This will only trace the last incoming phone call. There
may be telephone
charge this service.
Q.
Can I phone-in an accident report?
A.
No. All accident reports must be reported in person. You must either make the
report with the officer that responds to the scene, or by actually coming into
the a Patrol and making a "walk-in" report.
Q.
If an incident occurred in another city, can I still report it in Kansas
City?
A.
No. Any report you make regarding an incident, must be made in the city in
which the incident occurred.
Q.
Where can I get an restraining order...or an order of
protection?
A.
You can file for an order of protection against the person who is abusing you at
your local courthouse:
Jackson County
Kansas City- 415 E. 12th @
816-881-3791
Independence- 306 W. Kansas @ 816-881-4555
Platte
County
Platte City, Missouri @ 816-858-3485
Clay County
Liberty,
Missouri @ 816-792-7704
Cass County
Harrisonville, Missouri @
816-380-1525
Q.
Where do I report an animal bite?
A.
If the animal bite occurred in Kansas City, Missouri then you should call KCMO
Animal Control at 816-513-9800 to report the bite and for an animal control
officer to respond if needed. If someone is seriously injured by an animal,
then you need to call 911.
Q.
When are city noise ordinances in effect?
A.
The technical answer for this question is from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am (at night)
noise generation in a residential area must remain below 55 decibels, and from
7:00 am to 9:00 pm (during the day) noise generation in a residential area must
remain below 60 decibels. Call the non-emergency dispatcher (816-234-5111) to
complain about any noise disturbance, but understand that officers will be
unable to issue a noise ordinance charge of their first visit to a location.
Issuing these tickets is an involved process involving the Health Department and
warning letters sent to the offender.
Q.
If I report a car as stolen, and then recover it myself...who do I report that
to?
A.
You must contact the stolen auto desk (816-234-5108) or the detective unit that
is handling your case.
Q.
How can I get a Police Ride Along?
A.
The KCMO Police Department has a ride-along program to which it is very simple
to apply. Simply go to one of the Police Stations and fill out a short
application. The Desk Sgt. will look over your application, and if you are
approved (you must be 18, and not have a criminal record or warrants), he will
schedule a time and day for you to ride-along. Your ride-along will consist of
actually riding in a working police car with a patrol officer. You see the
officer working during his shift...answering calls, stopping cars, and
everything else that makes up a typical tour-of-duty. Riding along with an
officer can be an eye-opening experience.
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