The Police Department acts as the law enforcement branch of the city government. The department is comprised of four divisions: Police Operations, Investigations, Community Services, and Professional Standards.

Police Operations
The Operations Division consists of Patrol, Traffic Unit, Special Operations Division (S.O.D.), K-9 Unit, and SWAT Team. Together, these units provide comprehensive police service to the community.

Investigations

The Investigations Division consists of our Detective and Narcotic Units.

Support Services

The Support Services Division consists of Animal Control, Records Management, Evidence Unit, D.A.R.E., Telecommunications, and Court Services. It enhances the scope of services provided to the community.

Professional Standards
The Professional Standards Division conducts internal investigations of misconduct or violations of the law. Thorough investigations are conducted without regard to their personal or professional relationship to those being investigated. Confidentiality is maintained throughout.

Members of the Leavenworth Police Department who manage these duties include:

Chief of Police
Pat Kitchens

Deputy Chief of Police

Major Robert Smith

Issues Involving Animal Control
Lieutenant Sean Goecke

Issues Involving Patrol Response

Lieutenant Kevin Crim

Issues Involving Cases Under Investigation

Lieutenant Dan Nicodemus

Issues Involving Allegations of Officer Misconduct
Lieutenant Greg Ruff

Issues Involving Traffic and Parking Enforcement

Lieutenant Kevin Crim