LSPD Conducting Crash Reduction Project Along M-150 Highway Monday, January 8, 2024 | Views: 925 | Categories: Police Department News The Lee's Summit Police Department will be conducting a Crash Reduction Project along 150 Highway for the next 6 months. There will be multiple focus areas within this project along 150Hwy; to include the feeder streets to 150hwy. (Ward Rd, Pryor, 291hwy) What you can expect: Officers being highly visible along 150 Hwy, stopping vehicles for a multitude of reasons that often lead to crashes. Some of the most common factors we see in crashes are "Following...
LSPD Introduces New Program to Address Substance Abuse Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Views: 1909 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases, Police Department News, Police Department Press Releases The Lee’s Summit Police Department is taking steps to address substance use disorders within the community with the Safe Passage program. The program is aimed at providing access to recovery services for individuals seeking treatment for a substance use disorder. This groundbreaking program is a significant shift in law enforcement’s approach to substance use issues and reflects the Lee’s Summit Police Department’s commitment to community...
Detectives Investigating Early Morning Domestic Disturbance Monday, January 23, 2023 | Views: 2119 | Categories: Police Department News Lee’s Summit, MO – On Monday, 1/23/2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 900 block of NE Bristol Drive on the report of a domestic disturbance inside a residence. As officers arrived on scene, they quickly learned that a male suspect inside the house had fired multiple shots from a handgun during the disturbance. Officers quickly evacuated the two remaining persons from the scene and set a perimeter around the...
Officers Locate Unique Item During an Arrest Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | Views: 2183 | Categories: Police Department News On January 6th, 2023, plain clothes officers with our Crime Reduction Team were working in one of our shopping centers to apprehend shoplifters. As the officers were coordinating their efforts with one of the businesses, they were alerted to a suspect that was walking out of the store with a large amount of merchandise. Our officers detained the suspect and began their investigation. The investigation would reveal that the suspect had fled the store with...
Police Department Releases New Home and Vehicle Security Video Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | Views: 826 | Categories: Police Department News The Lee's Summit Police Department released a new video to help residents reduce their chances of being the victim of theft. The new video is part of a year-long S.N.A.P. (Secured Neighborhoods and Property) initiative that aims to reduce preventable crime for residents and business owners. By following simple tenants, residents can greatly reduce their exposure to crime. Visit the Crime Prevention webpage for more information on the SNAP initiative...