Basehor Police Department

05/28/2026

Do you want to be a police officer who is proactive and productive in a community that supports you? Apply with the Basehor Police Department.

✅$60K starting (non-certified)
✅Up to $75K for laterals
✅Supportive City leadership and community
✅Recently upgraded technology, vehicles, and equipment
✅Competitive benefits

We’re excited about police work and protecting our community – and we’re looking for likeminded people. If this post interests you, we’d love to talk to you. Email [email protected] or DM us for an application. Click link below for full job post.

https://cityofbasehor.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Police-Officer-33

05/27/2026

Hello Basehor! Thank you for helping us keep our streets, sidewalks, and trails safe for everyone.

UPDATE FROM 5/27/2026: Mayor Drennon has authorized this topic to be discussed at the City Council Work Session on Wednesday, June 10 at City Hall (1600 N 158th Street). The Regular Meeting starts at 6 pm, and the Work Session starts at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting. Public comment will be allowed on this topic on June 10, but timing may be limited. The public is encouraged to send their feedback on this item in advance of this meeting to the City Clerk to be included in the official record. Please make sure to include your name and address in the communication for the record. This feedback can be sent via email to [email protected]. Please note that the topics of this post are not on tonight's agenda, and therefore, public comment will not be allowed on this matter during tonight's City Council Meeting.

Here is the link for additional information related specifically to golf carts and ATVs: https://www.cityofbasehor.org/DocumentCenter/View/3815/2025-Standard-Traffic-Ordinances-for-Kansas-Cities

Related to e-bikes and e-scooters - there are provisions in the City's code that state these regulations do not apply for mobility devices, both for people with disabilities and the elderly.

The purpose of the post was to bring awareness to the community of the restrictions already in place regarding these types of vehicles. No recent vote has happened regarding these items. Positive or negative, all feedback from the community is important. We look forward to hearing the community's feedback on June 10 so we can find a workable solution to move forward.

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😎 Hello, Summer! ☀️ As the weather gets warmer, the City of Basehor wishes to provide clarification regarding recreational vehicles and specifically where these vehicles are allowed to be used within City limits. It is important to note that these provisions have been included in the City’s Municipal Code since 2005, and this social media post serves as a reminder.

E-scooters, e-bikes, golf carts, go-carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and side-by-sides are not allowed within City limits except on private property. The Basehor Police Department has begun proactively reminding the public, and signage will be placed throughout the City. Utility vehicles used for maintenance purposes are allowed under certain circumstances.

A few weeks ago, the City received a report of a 3-year-old child being struck by one of these recreational vehicles operated by an unattended minor at one of the City’s parks. Although it was an accident, it was entirely preventable and absolutely unacceptable. Before you ride, know the rules. If you break the rules, please be prepared to interact with a member of the Basehor Police Department. 🚓

To report a violation, please contact the non-emergency number at 913-682-5724. To view the City’s Municipal Code, please click here: https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/basehor-ks/

05/22/2026

STAY SAFE & BUCKLE UP, BASEHOR!

As we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, help protect the lives riding with you this Memorial Day weekend.

Whether you’re heading to the lake, traveling to see family, or enjoying time with friends — make seat belt safety a priority.

When you buckle up, it’s a cinch. Click it — don’t risk it.

Seat belts save lives and are one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and your passengers on the road.

Drive safe and help everyone make it home safely this holiday weekend.

05/21/2026

Did you lose a set of keys at the Basehor Civic Campus about a year ago? The police department recently recovered some keys believed to have been lost there. If you think they may be yours, contact the police department with a description of the keys to arrange identification and pickup.

05/20/2026

BUCKLE UP, BASEHOR!

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to wear a seat belt every trip, every time.

Seat belts are your best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. In a crash, being properly buckled up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle by slowing your movement and spreading crash forces across the strongest parts of your body.

A simple click can save a life.

✅ Driver or passenger — buckle up
✅ Front seat or back seat — buckle up
✅ Short trip or long trip — buckle up

Drive smart. Stay safe. Buckle up, Basehor.

05/18/2026

UPDATE: Sheriff Woody has been safely recovered and returned home!

The Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating one missing cowboy identified as “Sheriff Woody.” 🤠

Woody was last seen patrolling Basehor City Park near the playground area. Witnesses report he may answer to phrases such as:
• “There’s a snake in my boot!”
• “Reach for the sky!”
• “You’ve got a friend in me.”

The reporting children are devastated and have requested “all available units” assist in bringing their partner home safely.

Description:

• Cowboy hat
• Yellow plaid shirt
• Friendly smile
• Extremely loyal
• Possible signs of wear from years of important missions

If located, please contact the department immediately so Woody can be reunited with his family!

05/18/2026

UPDATE: RIDE-ALONG COMPLETE. RETURNED TO OWNER!
This sweet dog was found wandering near 155th and Leavenworth Rd. and clearly misses his family, but we think he may secretly want to work for the police department.

If you recognize him or know where he belongs, please call as soon as possible so he can get home safely. 913-724-3397

05/09/2026

Come by the Basehor Civic Campus (1600 N 158th St) from 10 am - 3 pm to visit with City staff and the Basehor Police Department! We are showing our support for the Basehor Community Library’s How-To Festival! Great community event!

05/09/2026