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Public Information Officer/Media Relations for @OverlandPark_PD. Account not monitored 24/7. Assistant to the Chief, for emergencies, please call 911.

 Overland Park, KS
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Joined August 2016
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Media partners, I will update the below news release in the morning. I wanted to give time to the family to make notifications. Thank you for your patience.
Overland Park Police
@OverlandPark_PDApr 11
News release:
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News Release:
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Media Partners...do me a favor and tell EVERYONE to stay inside. Roads are STILL horrible. #Blizzard
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News Release:
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1. Please slow down, and obey all traffic laws not only in school zones, but in neighborhoods. 2. Comply with local school drop off and pick up procedures. 3. Yield to students at crosswalks. 4. Put your phone down, texting is illegal while driving.
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Join us for a night community connection at #NationalNightOut on August 6, from 5-7 p.m.! Meet with @OverlandPark_PD at Sapling Grove Park or Windham Hill Park! Back-to-school supplies are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more at opkansas.org/events/national….
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Media: Staging location is at W.167th and Flint. I am standing by with additional information.
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Media: We have recovered the remains of a missing adult male in the 11400 block of W.167th. The Johnson Co. Park Police and the OPPD are investigating. No immediate threat to the public.
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Media, at this time I am not responding to the scene. I will update.
Overland Park Police
@OverlandPark_PD7 Apr 2024
Heavy Police presence in the 11400 block of Metcalf due to a Bomb threat. EOD is on scene. I will update with further information. Ofc. Lacy
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The scene is clear. No device located within the business.
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2023 Annual Overland Park Police Report & Crime Data: flipsnack.com/cityofoverland…
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Today we remember Officer Deanna Rose, who lost her life in the line of duty. We will always honor you. May you continue to rest in peace. EOW 1-26-85💙
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Media: We are currently working 3 crashes southbound U.S. 69 HWY south of W.135th. One crash includes our Patrol car. The highway is icy at this location. KDOT is en route to treat the roadway KHP is assisting.
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Please inform commuters we will be out at this location for the next two hours (at least). Tows are responding. Avoid the area.
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Make sure you take photos of the damage, license tag, and make of vehicle. Also take photos of the DL and current proof of insurance.
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Thank you Chief Scafe for giving me a chance 30 years ago. When you hired me that day I told you, "I won't let you down". 🙏🏾
Overland Park Police
@OverlandPark_PD30 Nov 2023
Today we are throwing it back to Chief Myron Scafe, who we lost this week. Chief Myron Scafe will always be recognized as a law enforcement professional and leader. On behalf of the active, and retired members of the Overland Park PD, we will miss you Chief! #ThrowabackThursday
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Media: Working on a press release now. Stand by.
Overland Park Police
@OverlandPark_PD12 Nov 2023
No one was hurt this afternoon and suspects are in custody after shots were fired at Oak Park Mall. An Overland Park Police officer attempted to make contact with two shoplifting suspects near the mall's food court.
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Walking up the steps and seeing this. All the lights were ON inside the office which are always OFF. TV was on. Then I heard two bumps on the roof. Must be the "midnight shift rookies* trying to get me to retire.
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This was attached. FYI...y'all didn't scare me!
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Media: Barricaded subject in the 6100 block of Marty Ln. Staging at W.62 and Marty Ln (Southside).
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Update: The male suspect is now in custody.
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Media: I will send a press release once I clear the scene and head back to the station.
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