Westwood, KS Police Department

08/28/2026

08/20/2026

Reminder❗️A "Road Closed to Through Traffic" ⚠️ sign means you can only enter if your destination is directly inside the restricted zone 🚫 (such as a local resident, worker, or delivery). If you are just trying to pass through to the other side, you must take the posted detour.↪️

07/03/2026

Our officers will be very diligent about removing impaired drivers from the roadways this holiday weekend.

We would much rather point you to a safe ride home than point you to the side of the road.

If your celebration involves alcohol, make a plan before your first drink. Choose a designated driver, rideshare, or spend the night.

Have fun, enjoy the holiday, and celebrate responsibly.
Let’s make sure everyone gets home safely.

We will be watching… because your safety is worth it.

06/30/2026

Tired of a job that feels just like... a job?
Discover a career that matters with the Westwood Police Department! We’re hiring Police Officer candidates who want to make a real impact in our community.
If you’re community-minded, enjoy variety in your work, and want to grow new skills while taking on meaningful responsibilities, we want to hear from you!
The hiring window is open—but only for a short time! Don’t wait.

https://www.westwoodks.org/police/job-opening/police-officer-job-opening

06/25/2026

Yesterday was training day at the range for our officers.🚔

Regular training helps ensure we maintain the skills, confidence, and readiness needed to serve our community safely and effectively. While we hope these skills are never needed, being prepared is part of the promise we make to the people we serve.

We are grateful to serve this community and proud to call at home.

06/21/2026

 One of Westwood‘s finest helping ensure that The fans enjoyed the match securely and safely last night.

06/17/2026

WWPD Representing at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

06/11/2026

E-Bike vs. E-Moto
They both run on a battery.
They both have two wheels.
Under Kansas law, they are not the same.

Know the difference! As electric micro-mobility options grow, the distinction between e-bikes and e-motos matters for safety and the law.

E-Bikes (Electric Assisted Bicycle):
–Have functional pedals and a motor no greater than 750 watts.
–Have an assist motor that shuts off once you hit a certain speeds.(depending on classification)
–Are treated the same as a bicycle. That means no driver’s license, registration, or insurance is required. Riders must yield to all pedestrians and follow all bicycle traffic laws and ordinances.
–Are the safest and most recommended option.

Electric Motorcycles, or E-Motos, Dirt Bikes and Motorcycles:
–Have no functioning pedals and can reach much higher speeds.
–Built more like a motorcycle
–Classified as a motor vehicle.
–Valid license, registration and insurance are required.
–Not permitted on sidewalks or bike paths.
–Are high-performance machines, NOT toys.

Operating an E-Moto without a license, insurance, proper equipment or on a sidewalk can lead to citations, fines and impoundment of the vehicle. It is against the law for anyone without a driver's license to operate a motorcycle or an e-moto.
If you have questions about local ordinances or your child's bike, please contact the Westwood Police Dept. at 913-362-3737.

05/11/2026

During National Police Week – we remember the law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service to our communities and stand with the families they left behind. Agencies from across the country will be participating with this week’s events in Washington D.C.
See the full schedule of events here:
https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2026/police-week-schedule-2026/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18733269782&gbraid=0AAAAAD14ovThQvKzFQiND3gcC8Qx5_rZN&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbJQe2-edFKrLOUwZpJttd8lzAB5nBlCa0DlxZLLOgwiL_j5NYbpJ0caAgMWEALw_wcB