NEWS & EVENTS
EVENTS
Evidence-Based Policing Symposium
July 09 & 10, 2026
Wichita State University
SAVE THE DATE - Two days of practical insights, innovative strategies, and real-world applications
NEWS
KAKE
https://www.kake.com/news/video/wichita-boy-delivers-cookies-to-first-responders-working-on-thanksgiving/video_2e6d68e9-5d95-5eb9-b391-8fadb15897b2.html
Wins for Kansas: Wichita Police & Fire Foundation | Wins for Kansas | kake.com
Wichita Fire Department introduces new mascot, 'Rigs the Dalmatian' | | kake.com
Wichita Police Department makes holiday wishes come true with fourth annual shop with a cop event
Combating vandalism at Wichita Veterans Memorial Park, seeking funds for additional security cameras
There's no horsing around, WPD's Mounted Patrol Unit in full force at retail parking lots
Wichita boy sells artwork to donate over $100 to local firefighters
Wichita police and firefighters surprise shoppers with $50 gift cards
KSN
https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-second-grader-proving-that-even-a-dollar-can-go-a-long-way/
https://www.ksn.com/home-for-the-holidays/shop-with-a-cop-brings-holiday-joy-to-34-wichita-kids/
Local artists enhance WPD’s soft interview room with artwork
Added protection: Wichita equips mental health professionals with new vest carriers
Wichita Fire Dept.’s new mascot Rigs replaces Sparky
‘Shop With A Cop’ to be held at Wichita Walmart stores
Wichita school resource officer gets student new wheelchair
How Wichitans can commemorate 9/11 anniversary
Memorials established for fallen firefighter Ty Voth
Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit welcomes new Clydesdale
6-year-old Wichita boy sells artwork for his birthday, donates money to WFD
Wichita officers and firefighters hand out Dillons giftcards to shoppers
KWCH
https://www.kwch.com/2025/12/17/wichita-kids-fulfill-christmas-wishes-with-shop-with-cop/
Joe Walsh VetsAid concert to benefit Wichita veterans organization
Hundreds of free meals served to first responders in Wichita
Helping Hand: Wichita park raises awareness about security
Wichita police welcome new Clydesdale to mounted unit
Veterans ask for help after vandals target memorial park in Wichita
Community teams up to provide new appliances for Wichita fire stations