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The Police Department serves the city with a designated school
safety officer. Business managers can call our business officer, Detective Kurtz with
routine security questions pertaining to
assets and commercial operations. The department provides
information for teens, and methods to help secure
your computer. You can also learn of ways to safeguard your family,
and to protect your
home. The State Highway Patrol
compares
the 2006 local crime rate to other nearby city crime rates. Missouri State Highway Patrol
also posts arrest records, available here.
New drivers with Learner's Permits can find
safety information here. You can read
information about alternative vehicles by clicking here.
Please report any suspicious
eletronic solicitations aimed at children immediately. If you wish to receive e-mail notice of
sex offenders re-locating near you, click here
to receive reports from the State Highway Patrol.
Check the
Missouri Sex Offender Registration List regarding adults involved in the activities
of your children. The National registry
makes searches possible by name to identify area newcomers who may not have registered
locally yet. Check the status of Missouri inmates here.
Out-of-state inmate status can be checked by clicking here
or calling 866 566 8267.
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Departmental Overview
In 2008 the police department responded to 13,906 calls for service.
This is down 8.4% from 2007 when we responded to 15,178 calls for service. The 2011
Uniform Crime Report for Park Hills may be viewed by clicking here.
The department patrolled approximately 130,000 miles, made 1,499 traffic stops and
1,201 arrests. This included 152 narcotic related arrests, 45 D.W.I. arrests, 48 for
stealing and 13 for burglary. The department worked 176 vehicle accidents, and no
fatal crashes. The police department issued 1,973 tickets through the Municipal Court.
We received a block grant through the Department of Public Safety, and also received a
$10,000.00 piece of equipment through the CEDAP Grant which is funded through Homeland
Security. The 2009 statistical report
is available through the F.B.I.
The Park Hills Police Department consists of thirteen full time police
officers and several part-time officers. The police department is headed by Chief William D. Holloway,
a 35 year veteran to law enforcement. We patrol over 60 miles of city roadways and cover approximately
20 square miles. The police department is very community oriented and takes an active approach to law
enforcement by educating local youth about the dangers of drug abuse, domestic violence, and stranger danger
as well as promoting positive community activities. All of these programs have proven
to be extremely valuable to the community.
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