CJOnline Topekans are protected by 280 police officers. That is about one officer for every 452 residents.
Officials discuss refocusing department.
The Capital-Journal Topekans are protected by 280 police officers. That is about one officer for every 452 residents. Some may think that isn't enough. Topeka, with a population of about 126,500, has fewer officers than several cities of similar size. Others say that is plenty.