HOME ABOUT US NEWS FEED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC INFO JAIL CONTACT US DISPATCH ALERTS EVENTS FAQS POLICE RECORDS LINKS ESPAÑOL SEARCH FORM SEARCH HOME About Us Welcome to the Riley County Police Department's "About Us" page. In this section, you will find information related to: Director's Welcome “Police, at all times, should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on... History In the 1855 act which created Riley County, the Territorial Legislature authorized the territorial governor to appoint a sheriff to serve until an election could be held. Governor Reeder appointed Seth L. Child in the spring of 1855 as the first Riley County Sheriff. His jurisdiction ran from the... RCPD's Mission & Values "To reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve." The Riley County Police Department holds their employees to a high standard of service to the community and prides themselves on living and working by the following values. Integrity - Adherence to moral and ethical... Accreditation (CALEA) The 1st Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency in Kansas Community Advisory Board The Riley County Police Department serves to ensure the security of persons and property and to maintain public order and safety, always guided by the highest principles of professional police practices. As a group of citizen's representative of Riley County's diverse population, the Community... Fallen Heroes This page is dedicated to those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Riley County. The men and women of the Riley County Police Department salute their outstanding bravery and service to the citizens of Riley County and the State of Kansas. If you visit the National Law Enforcement Memorial ... Law Board The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) was formed in 1974 upon the passage of enabling legislation by the State of Kansas. The Riley County Sheriff’s Office, the Manhattan Police Department, and the Ogden Police Department were abolished and replaced by RCPD. Budget and Finance The mission of the Riley County Police Department Finance Office is to minimize the financial and social cost of public safety. The RCPD recognizes the need for operational efficiency in order to minimize the cost to the taxpayer. The primary role of the finance section is to track expenditures and... RCPD Accountability: Policy, Training and Leadership RCPD: An evidence-based policing agency "To reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve." Command Staff and Divisions The Riley County Police Department is authorized approximately 222 full-time employees, 110 sworn officers and 112 civilian employees. Each division is overseen by a Commander and facilitates the day to day operations of the Riley County Police Department. RCPD Employees in the News The Riley County Police Department is proud to display the following news stories regarding our employees. These stories have been pulled from local, regional, and/or national news agencies and showcase the dedication of our employees to their career and their community. The following stories are... ABOUT US Director's Welcome RCPD History RCPD's Mission & Values Accreditation (CALEA) Community Advisory Board Fallen Heroes Command Staff and Divisions RCPD Employees in the News Law Board Crime Mapping Request an Accident Report Crime Stoppers Contact Us Riley County Police Department 1001 S. Seth Child Road, Manhattan, KS 66502 Email: contact_rcpd@rileycountypolice.org Call: (785) 537-2112 Twitter Facebook YouTube RSS Report Crime Stoppers Call: (785) 539-7777 SUBMIT A TIP FIRST NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN KANSAS COPYRIGHT © 2021 | PRIVACY POLICY | SITEMAP | BROWSER COMPATIBILITY | ESPAÑOL | PRIVACY POLICY Site designed by New Boston Creative Group, LLC