Call 911. If the cars are blocking traffic and your vehicle is movable you should clear the lanes of traffic to a safe location. Obtain the other driver information, driver’s license, insurance, vehicle license number and description.

Grandview Municipal Building, 1200 Main St., Grandview MO 64030.

The Department currently has 55 sworn officers and 15 civilian employees.

The Department is committed to maintaining a professional force. If anyone has a complaint concerning an officer's actions, he/she is encouraged to speak with a Department representative about the incident. He/she may also obtain a complaint form in the lobby of the police department, or one may be downloaded from this website and submitted by mail. No one should feel that any sort of retaliation will come as a result of complaint. The department will diligently investigate the complaint and implement corrective measures if they are warranted.

Police call takers are trained to get as much information as possible in order to determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. For your information, while the police call taker is trying to obtain the necessary information, in most instances, they have already dispatched police vehicles to the scene. The information you provide will further assist towards your safety and that of the police officers.

No. any report you make regarding an incident must be made in the city in which the incident occurred, with the exception of identity theft and internet crimes.

Reports can be obtained from the Grandview Police Department, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Details can be found here on the Records Unit page.

You can report traffic-related problems in your neighborhood by calling 816-316-4980. Please provide information to the Call Taker about the location and nature of the problem, when it occurs, and whether you would like to have an Officer call you back. The problem will be forwarded to the appropriate unit for response and action (Police Traffic Unit or City Public Works).

Call the Police Department non-emergency number at 816-316-4980, and advise the call taker of the location and description of the vehicle. An Officer will check the vehicle to determine whether or not it can be legally on the street. If it is not legal, it will be tagged as an abandoned motor vehicle and scheduled for removal within 48 hours of being tagged.

You can report narcotics activity in your neighborhood by calling the Police Department at 816-316-4985, or a form may be completed and submitted from this website, under the tab "I Want to."

The City of Grandview Police department does not take reports over the phone. We feel that it is important that an Officer respond to your home or business and talk with you directly while taking a report. However, for minor incidents, we encourage you to fill out an online police report at www.grandview.org/policereport. In certain circumstances, you may be advised to come to the police station to file a walk-in report.

You should pay the ticket by mail or in person to the office of the Municipal Court. The reverse side of the ticket will have information regarding payment. Certain charges will require a court appearance, which will be noted on the ticket.

If you received a traffic ticket and you feel that it was issued in error, then we encourage you to set up a hearing before a judge. To do this, do not pay the traffic ticket, but appear in court on the date and time set on the ticket.

It is the policy of the Department to enforce all of the laws of the State of Missouri, and by doing such; the Department is committed to effective traffic enforcement to reduce accidents, apprehend drunk drivers and to ensure a high degree of safety on the highways and streets of Grandview.

Yes, the Police Department depends on citizens calling to report crimes or suspicious activity. The police person who takes your call will ask questions about the suspicious activity to determine its nature and ask for descriptions of the people involved. You may be asked if an officer or detective may contact you. Please call 816-316-4980 to report suspicious activity. You may also use the on-line form.

To report incidents involving animals call 816-316-4817. If an animal appears to be a threat to the safety of an individual, call 911.

While the noise is occurring, call the Police Department non-emergency number 816-316-4980.

State and Federal regulations prohibit officers from using the computer to retrieve information not related to investigative purposes, and the information can only be shared with law enforcement entities.

Sometimes an officer responding to an emergency call is cancelled and this is why he/she may appear to be using his/her lights to get through an intersection.

Officers generally do not actively get involved in civil disputes as they are not empowered by state statute to do so. These incidents are best dealt with by contacting an attorney or the courthouse. However, do not hesitate to call for an officer in any situation, as he/she will recommend some options available to you.

Officers are trained to utilize lighting techniques to illuminate a vehicle for the safety of themselves and the occupants of the vehicle, and it is not meant to be something that is annoying or a form of harassment.

The department policies are specific about an officer's driving habits, and forbids any violation of speed that is not related to police duties. Officers are allowed, as set by statute and department policy, to exceed at times, the speed limit only as it relates directly to a police call.

Please feel free to approach any officer and strike up a conversation... they are after all serving you, and we encourage not only the officers but the public as a whole to meet and get to know our officers, we firmly believe that the success of any Department is dependent on community support.

At this time we do not honor these requests due to the high cost of patches. We are sorry that we cannot honor your requests.

In an emergency, dial 911 from any phone within the City. This number applies for any emergency--police, fire, or emergency medical services (EMS). For all non-emergency calls requiring police assistance, call 816-316-4985.

Residents who want to ride along with a police officer may obtain a ride along application from the police department. Once it is completed and turned in at the Police Department, an Officer will contact you to set up a date and time for this worthwhile experience.