About the Department

Need to talk to us? Call 785-594-3850 during open hours or 785-843-0250 after hours.

VIN and fingerprinting services are available Tuesday and Thursday ONLY, from 9am-noon and from 1p-4pm. More information about VIN and fingerprinting services are available from the Service tabs below.

Contact Information

Contact Dave Hill, EDC President

Police Chief

Mike Pattrick
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Domestic Violence Resources

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE SEEKING A PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER (opens in a new tab on the Douglas County, KS website)

  • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center (785) 843-9192
  • Headquarters, Inc., Counseling Center (785) 841-2345, 1 (888) 899-2345, 988, 24/7 Support
  • University of Kansas Psychological Clinic, (785) 864-4121
  • Douglas County DA, (785) 841-0211
  • Douglas County Property Crime Compensation, (785) 330-2871
  • GaDuGi Safecenter, Rape Victim Support Services, (785) 843-8985
  • DCCACenter, Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment, (785) 841-4138, (785) 841-2880
  • The Willow Domestic Violence Center, (785) 843-3333, 1 (800) 770-3030
  • Haskell Health Center, (785) 843-3750
  • Treatment & Recovery Center/Mobile Response Team, (785) 841-2345

Accident Reports

Copies of Accident reports will now only be accessed via this website.  You will need the case number, last name of party involved and the date of the accident to access the report.  Please allow 10 days after the accident for it to be posted.

Go to crashdocs.org →

Other information

Municipal Court

Municipal Court is held the first Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. Court is held at the Community Center, located at 712 Chapel Street, unless otherwise noted.

Find out more about Municipal Court proceedings and contact information on the webpage linked below.

Court Webpage →

Crimestoppers

Baldwin City Police Department works with Crimestoppers of Douglas County to receive information about criminal activity. Callers are promised anonymity by Crimestoppers. Call 785-843-TIPS (8477) to use this service.

More information is available at the link below.

Crimestoppers →

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Current Projects

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Department News & Events

Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately
November 12, 2025

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

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Mental Health Situation Statement
September 16, 2025

A statement from the Baldwin City police chief.

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Press Release: Dog Shooting Incident
April 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025

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Now Hiring!

Interested in working in the best small town in Kansas?

Check out what the Baldwin City Police Department can offer you, in addition to a hometown family atmosphere and the best colleagues in the world:

  • Police Officer Pay range $26.08 to $36.54 DOQ
  • Signing Bonus of $3000 ($1500 upon start and $1500 upon academy graduation)
  • Skill Incentive program – Up to $6250 additional annual compensation for special skills (i.e. language, education, military etc.)
  • Paid Military Leave
  • 50% College tuition reimbursement for classes pertaining to profession

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief, the Police Officer is a nonexempt position under FLSA. The position protects and serves the citizens of Baldwin City. This position provides citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and performs patrol duties. Making arrests, issuing citations for traffic violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary responsibilities of this position. This employee should possess excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Police Officer Pay range $26.08 to $36.54 DOQ

This position works 12-hour shifts with no bid system and every other weekend off.

To apply:
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