Independence Police Foundation

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Independence Police Foundation Visit IPDFoundation.org to donate. The Independence Police Foundation serves those who serve us.

The Independence Police Foundation was created by community stakeholders for the exclusive purpose of supporting the highly successful Independence Police Department. The Independence Police Foundation solicits private donations and grant funding to support projects, programs, equipment and other department needs helping the Independence Police Department to achieve its mission to protect life, liberty and property within the City of Independence, MO. The purpose of the Independence Police Foundation is:

>> To assist the Independence Police Department in reducing crime and disorder through policing best practices, technology, and equipment.

>> To work with the Independence Police Department to ensure that every civilian and sworn member of the department has access to the best training to perform at the highest levels of professional standards.

>> To assist employees and immediate family members of the Independence Police Department with economic hardships due to death, disability, critical illness or other catastrophic life event.

>> To build a bridge between the police department and the Independence community to work together in building a safe city. Our City of Independence, Missouri police officers and police employees are dedicated to improving the quality of life to those who live, work and play in the City of Independence, as well as the surrounding communities.

10/15/2026

🎃👻 Calling all ghosts, goblins, and candy lovers! 🍬🚔
Join the Independence Police Department for a spooktacular Trunk or Treat on the Independence Square! Bring the family, put on your best costumes, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun with your local officers!

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Uptown Market | Independence Square
🍭 FREE admission!

🚗 Want to join the fun and hand out candy? We invite community members, businesses, and organizations to participate by handing out candy from their trunks!

Interested? Contact Sgt. Duke at 📧 [email protected] to get involved!
We can't wait to see all your creative costumes and celebrate with our community! 🎃🧡

Congratulations, Officer Romero! Thank you for your service!
10/15/2026

Congratulations, Officer Romero! Thank you for your service!

Great opportunity for the community to hear from the new IPD Chief Turner and Independence's Mayor and City Manager. See...
10/14/2026

Great opportunity for the community to hear from the new IPD Chief Turner and Independence's Mayor and City Manager. See below for details!

Join us Friday, Oct. 23, as Ed Turner is sworn in as Independence’s new Chief of Police.

The Swearing-In Ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at the Uptown Market, followed by a reception. During the ceremony, hear from the newly sworn-in Chief Turner, Mayor, and City Manager as they look ahead to this next chapter for IPD and the community.

Later that evening, local clergy and faith leaders will host a Community Welcome from 5–6 p.m., focused on unity, prayer, and support for the community.

Both events are free and open to the public.

We hope to see you there.

The IPD recently participated in a local job fair. You can find more information on the IPD jobs website: https://www.ip...
10/12/2026

The IPD recently participated in a local job fair. You can find more information on the IPD jobs website: https://www.ipdjobs.com

Starting salary is $63,246.20 for new recruits and $72,456.04 for (4-year) laterals.

10/07/2026

So glad to see that National Night Out was a huge success!

Congratulations everyone, and thank you for your service!
09/30/2026

Congratulations everyone, and thank you for your service!

Congratulations and welcome, Chief Turner! We look forward to collaborating on ways to support the Independence Police D...
09/28/2026

Congratulations and welcome, Chief Turner! We look forward to collaborating on ways to support the Independence Police Department!

Ed Turner has been selected as the City’s next Chief of Police.

Turner brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including nearly 25 years with the Independence Police Department. Since February 2023, he has served as Chief of Police for the City of Grain Valley.

During the selection process, Turner received strong support from participants at the community open house, along with positive feedback from all three interview panels representing City staff, community members and law enforcement professionals.

Turner's first official day is expected to be Oct. 26.

Read more: independencemo.gov/news

Did you know you can help stop teen drug use by recognizing changes in behavior? Here are a few signs to look for:⚠ Sudd...
09/28/2026

Did you know you can help stop teen drug use by recognizing changes in behavior?

Here are a few signs to look for:

⚠ Suddenly avoiding school
⚠ New friend group with little explanation
⚠ Changes in sleep or appetite
⚠ Declining grades
⚠ Secretive behavior
⚠ Missing money or belongings
⚠ Unexplained changes in mood or personality

One sign doesn't mean drug use. The goal is noticing changes and starting a conversation.

It takes all of us working together to keep your teens safe.

Several of our board members participated in the The Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team (MOLEFAT) golf tou...
09/26/2026

Several of our board members participated in the The Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team (MOLEFAT) golf tournament yesterday and our Foundation was a proud sponsor of the event. This organization helps families who’ve lost loved ones during the line of duty. Rain or shine we will show up for our officers!

09/21/2026

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223 N. Memorial Drive
Independence, MO
64050

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