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🎉 Congratulations to our newest executive leaders!
The Topeka Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Cross to Assistant Chief and Donna Eubanks to Commander.
Effective May 23, Asst. Chief Cross will provide executive oversight of the Investigations Bureau, while Commander Eubanks will oversee its daily operations.
Please join us in congratulating them on these well-deserved promotions! 👏💙🚔
#TopekaPoliceDepartnebt #Leadership #PublicSafety #BeTPD

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚓 Today, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence around Topeka as multiple agencies participate in a dignitary escort training exercise.

This coordinated training helps strengthen preparedness, traffic coordination, and interagency communication for special events and official visits.

#TopekaPoliceDepartment #PublicSafety #TrainingExercise 🚔

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

💙🚔 Thank you to our generous community business sponsors for providing hearty hot meals during #NationalPoliceWeek for members of the Topeka Police Department, @ShawneeSheriff & @kshighwaypatrol for the 7th consecutive year! 👏🍽️

Special thanks to Kansas Insurance, Reser’s Fine Foods, Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, Eaton Roofing & Exteriors, Swims and Sweeps, Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon P.A., and Kevin Hayden – AHK Farms for your continued support! #NationalPoliceWeek

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

💙🚔 Thank you to @EnvistaCU for providing a wonderful #NationalPoliceWeek Appreciation Breakfast for members of the Topeka Police Department & @ShawneeSheriff! Officers & staff enjoyed delicious breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls & great community support. 🌯👏 #NationalPoliceWeek #SupportLawEnforcement

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE🚨

As of 1 p.m. today, eastbound US-24 at Kansas Avenue is now fully open to normal traffic operations. The two incident incident scenes have been cleared.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Topeka Police Department officers are responding to two reported injury accidents at NE US 24 Highway and NE Kaw Valley Road and at NE Happy Hollow Road.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Eastbound US-24 Closed at Kansas Avenue due to two accidents.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Topeka Police Department officers are responding to two reported injury accidents at NE US 24 Highway and NE Kaw Valley Road and at NE Happy Hollow Road.
Eastbound US-24 is now fully closed at Kansas Avenue as first responders are on scene for both crashes.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until further notice.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Eastbound US-24 Closed at Kansas Avenue due to two accidents.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Topeka Police Department officers are responding to two reported injury accidents at NE US 24 Highway and NE Kaw Valley Road and at NE Happy Hollow Road.
Eastbound US-24 is now fully closed at Kansas Avenue as first responders are on scene for both crashes.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until further notice.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🩸🏆 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 🏆🩸

The challenge is on between the Topeka Police Department 🚓 & the Topeka Fire Department 🚒 on May 18!

Only 24 of 62 appointments are filled so far. Donate blood, save lives, and help your favorite team win the Battle of the Badges trophy and bragging rights! 🏆❤️

#BattleOfTheBadges #DonateBlood #SaveLives

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE🚨

As of 7:30 p.m. today, the incident scene has been cleared, and the roadway has fully returned to normal traffic operations.

The investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:03 p.m., Topeka Police Department officers responded to reports of an injury accident at the intersection of SE 37th St & SE Adams St.
Upon arrival, officers learned the crash involved two vehicles. Officers are currently on scene & actively working the incident. The intersection will be closed for an extended period.
🚧 Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:03 p.m., Topeka Police Department officers responded to reports of an injury accident at the intersection of SE 37th St & SE Adams St.
Upon arrival, officers learned the crash involved two vehicles. Officers are currently on scene & actively working the incident. The intersection will be closed for an extended period.
🚧 Please avoid the area and use alternate routes.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨TPD Seeking Person of Interest – Community Assistance Requested 🚨
On Monday, April 13, 2026, after 1:13PM TPD officers responded to an assault shooting at 245 SE 29th St. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries & has since died as a result of those injuries. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
As TPD Detectives continue to actively investigate this case, they are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a person of interest:
🔍 Tayvion Smith (DOB: 11/04/2006) See photos below.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact:
📞 TPD Detective Riggin at 785-368-9503
📞 TPD Criminal Investigation Bureau at [email protected] or at 785-368-9400.
📞 Anonymous tips can be made by calling @ShawneeCountyCS Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at https://t.co/g6Ezl6z6KZ.
Your information could be critical to this investigation. Please share this post to help us locate this individual.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

📞🚓🚒 During this National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, we honor & thank the dedicated dispatchers @ShawneeSheriff & across the country for your service!

Thank you, dispatchers, for your professionalism, compassion & unwavering dedication.💛
#NPSTW #PublicSafety

[Shawnee Co. Sheriff @ShawneeSheriff]

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to all our dispatchers!

We appreciate all the hard work you do behind the radio for our law enforcement officers and all the area first responders 💛 #NPSTW

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🎉🐕‍🦺 Meet TPD K9 Ryker! 🚓🐾
Ryker's name was chosen by our incredible community after 900+ name suggestions and 600+ votes. Thank you Topeka for helping us name TPD’s newest four-legged officer! 💙
#K9Ryker #TopekaPoliceDepartment #CommunityStrong #K9Unit

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

Topeka Police Department Chief Chris Vallejo is featured in @TheKLC article focused on law enforcement leadership. Thank you to the Kansas Leadership Center for their ongoing commitment to mission-driven leadership education!
#TopekaPoliceDepartment

[Kansas Leadership Center @TheKLC]

The Journal reports that with only one or two years on the job, three of eastern Kansas’ top law enforcement officers — Sheriff Eric Kirsch of Wabaunsee County, Chief Chris Vallejo of Topeka and Chief Doreen Jokerst of Overland Park — are bringing major changes to their shops.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🚨 UPDATE! SILVER ALERT Now Cancelled 🚨

The Topeka Police Department has located Silver Alert missing person Kevin Remfry. Mr. Remfry is deceased. His next of kin have been notified. The Silver Alert has been cancelled at this time.

The Topeka Police Department would like to thank members of the public and media partners who provided information and assisted in this case.

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

��� SILVER ALERT – MISSING PERSON 📷
The Topeka Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
On April 7, 2026, at approx. 5:45 PM, officers responded to a critical missing person call involving Kevin Remfry, 68 years old.
Kevin was last seen at the end of March in the area of SW 22nd Street and SW Belle Avenue in Topeka.
Description:
• White male
• 5’04” tall
• 130 lbs.
• Gray hair, brown eyes
• Walks with a cane
• Believed to be on foot (no known vehicle)
Kevin may be in need of assistance. If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Topeka Police Department immediately or call 911.
📷 Please share to help us bring Kevin home safely.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to email [email protected] or contact the Topeka Police Criminal Investigation Bureau at 785-368-9400. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Shawnee County Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. You can also make anonymous tips online at https://t.co/g6Ezl6yyVr.
#SilverAlert #MissingPerson #TopekaPoliceDepartment

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🔍📦 Happy National Property & Evidence Professionals Week! 📦🔍

Join us in recognizing our incredible TPD Evidence Team and the vital role they play behind the scenes in every case. Their work is critical to the criminal justice process — ensuring evidence is properly handled, preserved, and managed every step of the way.

👏 Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence each and every day!
#TopekaPoliceDepartment #TPD #EvidenceTeam #PublicSafety #BehindTheScenes #ThankYou

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🍎🚓 Lunch with a Cop program launches at all 14 USD 501 elementary schools!
Students can earn the chance to share lunch, conversation & even recess time with a TPD officer—building positive connections one meal at a time. 💙
#TopekaPoliceDepartment #LunchWithACop #CommunityPolicing 🚓 @TPS_501

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

More smiles, more connection, and more community 💙☕️
March���s Capper Foundation Abilities Day brought together over 200 participants for another fun-filled and meaningful morning!
From BINGO and prizes to coffee and sweet treats, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Our Topeka Police Department officers and VIPS were proud to join in the fun, sharing laughs and building connections with this amazing group.
A special thank you to Fellowship Bible Church and Dialogue Coffee House for all they do to make this event a resounding success each month. Your support helps create a welcoming and inclusive space for all. 😊
#TopekaPoliceDepartment #CapperFoundation #AbilitiesDay #CommunityConnections #InclusionMatters #ServingTogether #TopekaKS 💙

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

📣 🚨 Attention College Students! 🚨📣

Apply now for @TopekaPolice Summer Internship Program (June 1–26, 2026)

👮‍♂️ Hands-on experience
🚔 Work alongside officers
🌆 Explore Topeka

🚨 APPLY NOW 👉 https://t.co/repFY7itnr

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/OjjYwAl6i3
#TPDInternship #TopekaKS #CriminalJustice 🚔

[Topeka Police Department @Topeka_Police]

🎉🚓 Topeka Police Department Earns CALEA Reaccreditation
The Topeka Police Department is pleased to announce that our agency has been awarded Law Enforcement Reaccreditation from CALEA. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to excellence, accountability & professional standards in serving our community. 💙 #topekapolicedepartment

[CALEA @CALEA_org]

Once again congratulations to all CALEA agencies awarded in Tucson, AZ!! https://t.co/zi7Gge0JwR