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City Acknowledges Public Safety Response During Downtown Days

City Acknowledges Public Safety Response During Downtown Days

The City of Lee’s Summit is aware of reports, videos, and community concerns related to crowd activity during Downtown Days on Saturday evening.

The City is grateful to event organizers, private security personnel, downtown businesses, vendors, assisting law enforcement agencies, and the public for supporting the Lee’s Summit Police and Fire Departments during a difficult and rapidly-changing situation.

Any criminal activity observed or reported during the event remains under review by the Police Department. There will be continued discussions with event organizers and City officials about additional improvements and safety measures for future events.

Downtown Days is a long-standing community tradition that brings thousands of residents and visitors to downtown Lee’s Summit each year. The City appreciates the many stakeholder groups who helped support the event throughout the weekend.

Downtown Lee’s Summit has closed the vendor portion of Downtown Days for Sunday, due to the weather forecast. The carnival will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and all rides will close if there is any lightning. Please monitor DTLS social media platforms for any closure updates.

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LSPD 2024 Annual Report Released

LSPD 2024 Annual Report Released

Every year, the Police Department compiles performance and crime data into an annual report.  The 2024 report took us longer than expected, but it is finally ready to be shared.  Follow the link below to this year's report and browse reports from past years.

Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new South Substation

Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new South Substation

The public is invited to join us for the ribbon cutting for our new South Substation on Thursday, 8/21/2025 at 4:30 p.m.  

Keynote speakers will begin at 4:30 followed by the ribbon cutting and tours of the new facility.

Lee's Summit Police Receive Blue Shield Designation

Lee's Summit Police Receive Blue Shield Designation

On Tuesday, April 29, the Lee’s Summit, Missouri Police Department officially received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. This prestigious honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January 2025, recognizes local governments that make significant efforts...
Two Suspects Arrested in Robbery Tied to Facebook Marketplace Transaction

Two Suspects Arrested in Robbery Tied to Facebook Marketplace Transaction

On January 21, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers and paramedics were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 3300 block of SW Third Street on the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who stated he had come to the parking lot to sell an iPad to a buyer on Facebook marketplace.

37th Annual LSPD / LSPOA Shop With a Cop Event

37th Annual LSPD / LSPOA Shop With a Cop Event

37th Annual LSPD / LSPOA Shop With a Cop Event

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, Officers with the Lee's Summit Police Department gathered for the annual Shop With a Cop event. The event happens each year in cooperation with the Lee's Summit Police Officers Association and our generous local retailers.

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