Frequently Asked Questions

Protect your home and property by keeping items out of sight, installing lights and always locking your vehicles, home and out buildings.

Report suspicious activity by calling 911, McPherson County Communications/Dispatch at 620.245.1266 or Crime Stoppers at 620.241.1122. Suspicious and/or criminal activity and tips can also be reported via the Crime Stoppers Facebook page.

Request extra patrol by calling McPherson County Communications/Dispatch at 620.245.1266.

You must go to the Joint Law Enforcement Center, 1177 W. Woodside, and speak with a Law Enforcement Officer to find out if a warrant for your arrest exists.

Visit the Kansas Department of Revenue website to determine if your driver's license is valid.

Officers respond to all 911 calls even when the caller states the call was accidental to ensure safety. Someone may be forcing the caller to say the call was accidental when it wasn’t.

Copies of vehicle/accident collision reports may be obtained at the Lexis Nexis Police Reports website.

Requests for copies of McPherson Police Department reports must be submitted to the Administrative Support/Records Management Supervisor who is listed under Police Department Contacts. Business hours for Administrative Support/Records Management are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Protection from Abuse and Protection from Stalking orders can be requested from the District Court Clerk located on the second floor of the McPherson County Courthouse, 117 N. Maple.

If you reside in the City of McPherson and believe you have been scammed, file a report with the McPherson Police Department.

Information regarding scams is available on the Federal Trade Commission website.

It is unlawful for any person under 16 years of age to be in any public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. For additional information, refer to McPherson, Kansas – Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE IV. - OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY, Sec. 54-176. - Curfew for Underage Persons.

It shall be unlawful for any person to be in, on or about any public park or public recreation facility owned by the city or to park vehicles on any park boulevard, street, drive or parking area within the public parks and public recreation facilities from 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. For additional information, refer to McPherson, Kansas – Code of Ordinances, ARTICLE IV. - PARK USE REGULATIONS, Sec. 58-91. - Hours.

Contact the McPherson County Humane Society at 620.241.3682 when you find a stray cat.

VIN inspections are completed on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Thursdays 12:30 to 3 p.m., at the McPherson Municipal Court, 113 N. Ash. Contact VIN Inspectors during these hours at 620.245.2501.

Request parking permits at the McPherson Municipal Center, 400 E. Kansas.

Request a Peddler's License at the McPherson Municipal Center, 400 E. Kansas.

Street closures may be requested through the McPherson Public Works Department at 620.245.2545.

Call the McPherson Board of Public Utilities (BPU) at 620.245.2515 when you have a power outage.