Parsons Police Department

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Parsons Police Department Achieves State Accreditation through Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP)

For Immediate ReleaseDate May 28, 2026Contact Lieutenant Jason LudwigPhone 620 421-7060Email jludwigparsonspdks.gov T

05/22/2026

Parsons Police Department Encourages Safe Memorial Day Travel During Katy Days Weekend

For Immediate ReleaseDate May 22, 2026Contact Lieutenant Jason LudwigPhone 620 421-7060Email jludwigparsonspdks.gov T

05/22/2026

📣 Katy Days is here! 📣

As the community gathers this weekend for festivities, the Parsons Police Department would like to remind everyone to slow down and stay alert around the Forest Park area and along Main Street from 10th Street to 15th Street.

Expect increased pedestrian traffic, children crossing streets, and a higher number of parked vehicles throughout the area. Please use extra caution, avoid distractions while driving, and watch carefully for people walking between vehicles and crossing roadways.

Our radar trailer has been deployed on Main Street as a reminder to be mindful of your speed while traveling through the area. A few extra seconds of caution can help ensure everyone has a fun and safe Katy Days weekend.

With warm temperatures and high humidity expected, please remember to never leave children or animals unattended in vehicles — even for a short amount of time. Vehicle temperatures rise dangerously fast. If you’re out enjoying the festivities, make sure to stay hydrated... with water.

We hope everyone enjoys the festivities and has a safe weekend!

Parsons, KS Public Information Office
Drive Safe Kansas

05/21/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we want to thank our community for helping make it a safe year for students traveling to and from school.

Throughout the school year, Parsons Police Officers conducted 764 school zone enforcement/safety details, including 198 details focused specifically on school bus stops while children were loading and unloading.

We are happy to report there were no reported crashes within school zones this school year. While officers did issue citations for speeding and improper passing of stopped school buses, the overall cooperation from our community helped keep students safe every day.

Thank you to the school staff, parents, bus drivers, and motorists who did their part to slow down, stay alert, and protect our kids. Have a safe and enjoyable summer!!

Parsons, KS Public Information Office
Drive Safe Kansas
Parsons District Schools • USD 503
Labette County Schools USD 506

05/21/2026

A big thank you to these local businesses that supported fundraising efforts to purchase crime prevention brochures and materials by advertising on our Drug Prevention magazine that we distribute to students, at community presentations and to individuals. This is a long-standing partnership with LAW Publications. This program provides for all of our crime prevention materials, brochures, handouts, pamphlets, coloring books and more each year for students and for community events. Otherwise, our budget could not afford these educational and outreach materials.

Please thank our advertisers for their support and investment in crime prevention!

Labette Health, Commercial Bank, Alexander Manufacturing, Holiday Inn Express, Horizon PSI, Don’s Paint & Body, Grandview Products, Golden Plains, Credit Union, Hunter O’Neal State Farm, Labette Community College, Roy’s Auto Service, Community National Bank, Parkers Towers, Higher Calling Technologies, Carson Wall Funeral Home, Wave Wireless, Beachner Grain, Taco Mayo, Westlake Ace Hardware, Allen Veterinary, Wood Dulohery Insurance, Labette Bank, Tank Connection, and Power Flame

05/21/2026

Have a safe and fun Katy Days!

05/19/2026

We’re gearing up for Katy Days!

Stop by and see us! We will have goodie bags for the kids, and information packets for adults.

Can’t wait to see you there!