PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

Ty Voth, age 27, a second-generation firefighter was the dedicated brave hero that lost his life August 1, 2024. On behalf of the family, they would like to thank the Wichita Fire Department for their support and compassion during this difficult time. The Ty Voth Memorial Fund c/o Wichita Police and Fire Foundation, will go directly to the Wichita Fire Department at the family’s’ request. Donate and add a DEDICATION to your online contribution to THE TY VOTH MEMORIAL FUND.

A community-police program bridging the gap between our officers and the community they serve. Officers refer the children from the community to have a fun shopping excursion during the holiday.

With repeated vandalism of the park area and to the cherished items displayed the cameras will allow visibility so that the culprits can be held accountable for their actions. Donate and add a DEDICATION to your online contribution to VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK CAMERA EXPANSION.

Every new electric bikes will enable the WPD to increase positive connections between Wichita’s police officers and citizens and assist in combating crime.

The Mounted Unit is composed of commission members of the Wichita Police Department. They are activated by special order, often in Old Town, to assist with crowd control.

Meet Stewie - WPD's own therapy dog! Stewie and his handler focus on de-escalation, juveniles in crisis, mental health, intense and traumatic call intervention, officer wellness, school outreach, and more.

Help us back the Red and the Blue by becoming a member of the Red & Blue Crew. Your yearly membership gets you a membership card, quarterly email, window decal, select invitations to events, and more!

Beyond the call to protect and serve – our officers show random acts of kindness for families in need throughout the entire year.

To increase the safety of officers and the community, a tool kit is provided in each of the patrol cars for non verbal persons to hep communicate more effectively.

Training for fire behavior. With recruitment classes, Truck Academy, drill cycles and scheduled station training they need 7/16” plywood and consumables.

Two EKG Machines expire this upcoming year. Replacements for the Stryker-Physio Control LifePak 15 V4 Monitor/Defibrillator are needed.

All proceeds from the coins will go to the WPD Mounted Unit to fill gaps in the city budget to ensure officers have the resources and equipment they need.