FHSU University Police

04/30/2026

This year, it will be different.

This week, members of the Hays Police Department will again travel to Topeka for the annual Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to pay our respects to those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters in blue and honor these fallen heroes, but this year, it will be different.

The Hays Police Department Honor Guard will join honor guards from across the state to stand watch at the memorial, but this year, it will be different.

We will bow our heads in prayer for the fallen officers and their families, but this year, it will be different.

We will hear the bagpipes, the roar of the 21-gun salute, and the playing of taps as we honor their service and sacrifice, but this year, it will be different.

Tomorrow, the name of Hays Police Sergeant Scott William Heimann will be added to the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial.

For Scott's family, our department, our community, and for all who knew and loved him, this year will be different.

Sergeant Heimann is gone, but he will never be forgotten. We ask our community to join us in remembering his service, honoring his sacrifice, and keeping his family, friends, and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers.

04/11/2026

Update: he has been located and is safe! Thank you all for the assistance!

Update: Kayden was located and is safe. Thank you!!!

The Hays Police Department is looking for 15 year old Kayden Crathorne. He walked away from home at approximately 8 PM. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, shorts, and mismatched shoes. If you see Kayden, or have information that could help us get Kayden home safely, please contact 911.

03/26/2026

Recently FHSU PD had the opportunity to join other local law enforcement agencies in welcoming Special Olympics athletes and families to GMC for their basketball tournament.

03/17/2026

🚒 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAYS RESIDENTS 💧

Tomorrow, March 17, 2026, the Hays Fire Department will be conducting our annual fire hydrant inspections and flow testing.

📍 WHERE WE WILL BE:
We are focusing on two main areas:

Area 1: Hall St. to Augusta Ln., between 15th St. and 27th St. (Including the TMP Campus).

Area 2: Walnut St. to FHSU, between 5th St. and 14th St. (Including Gross Memorial Coliseum, Bickle Schmidt Sports Complex, and surrounding areas).

❓ WHY WE DO THIS EVERY YEAR:
This is part of a city-wide coordinated effort to keep our community safe!

Emergency Readiness: We inspect every hydrant to ensure valves operate properly and are free of damage or obstructions so they are ready at a moment's notice in an emergency.

Firefighting Power: We check the water pressure and volume in each neighborhood to ensure we have exactly what we need to fight fires.

Clean Water Systems: Flushing the mains helps distribute chlorine throughout the system, which eliminates bio-filming and keeps the city’s water mains clean.

⚠️ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
You might experience slight discoloration in your water supply during this time. Don't worry—there are no health risks, and we are doing everything we can to minimize inconvenience! Also, for your safety, please avoid driving through any water discharging from a fire hydrant.

Got questions? Give the Hays Fire Department a call at 785-628-7330! Please share this post to help keep your neighbors informed.

02/26/2026

Update - the juvenile has been located. Thank you all for the assistance.

EMERY LEIBE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE!!!!

Missing Juvenile

The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing/runaway juvenile. Emery Leibe, a 13-year-old female was last seen on Wednesday February 25th at approximately 5:00 PM near North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak St in Hays, KS. Emery is 5’3” tall and weighs approximately 90 pounds. Emery has black hair and was last seen wearing a blue American Eagle Hoodie, black leggings, and black Nike shoes. If anyone has information on Emery’s whereabouts, please contact Detective Brian Shannon at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office at 785-625-1040, or the Ellis County Communications Center at 785-625-1011.

02/11/2026

FHSU basketball games against Emporia State are tomorrow, Thursday 2/12/26, with the women playing at 5:30 and the men's game at 7:30!

01/27/2026

A huge shout out to the FHSU Grounds and Maintenance crews for their hard work this weekend with the winter weather! Their dedication helped keep campus open and safe.

01/22/2026

With the snow and extreme cold predicted this weekend, please stay inside if possible!

High End and Low End Snow Amount Probabilities

01/20/2026

Welcome back to FHSU! We hope everyone had a great break!

01/10/2026

January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and we'd like to recognize all members of the law enforcement profession who serve or have served their communities. Thank you for your service!

01/01/2026

The FHSU Police Department wishes everyone a safe and happy new year!

12/20/2025

New Year's Eve is one of the deadliest days of the year for drunk driving. FHSU PD joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of driving sober. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the statewide Taking Down DUI campaign, which runs Dec 26 - Jan 2.