SPD FAQ Page

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. The rule of thumb is "If you need an officer to respond...then call 911."


Q. When is South Patrol Division Station "open for business?"
A. South Patrol Division's front desk is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week. We're even open on Holidays.


Q. Where can I get a copy of a police report taken in Kansas City, Missouri?
A. At any KCMO Police Station, including South Patrol Division Station.


Q. How much does a copy of a police report cost?
A. The front of a single report costs $10.00.  Depending on any additional pages you need or any supplemental reports involved, additional fees may apply.


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. When I am purchasing reports or making someone's bond, can the front desk at SPD
make change?
A. No.  The front desk can't give change. You must bring the exact amount of money.


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.


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 SPD Station 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. Can I pay my traffic tickets at South Patrol Division?
A. No.  You can pay for warrants at SPD, but you must pay tickets at the City's Municipal Court Building, 1101 Locust, KCMO.


Q. Can I buy a copy of my driving record at South Patrol Division?
A. No.  Driving records can be purchased at any license bureau that is affiliated with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR).