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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Parsons PD recognized for top-tier training practices
PARSONS, Kan. — One southeast Kansas police department receives recognition for staying up to date on training and policy. The Parsons Police Department received its 5th Lexipol Connect Gold Award. Police chief Robert Spinks says the honor places Parsons among the top 400 agencies nationwide. Lexipol, a private company based in Frisco, Texas, recognizes agencies that stay up-to-date on personnel training. Spinks says about 4,000 law enforcement agencies across the U.S contract with Lexipol for policy manuals, development and training purposes. This allows agencies like Parsons PD, instant access to attorneys to keep them updated on changing laws, statutes, and court decisions. 'Every day when officers come in, they're getting that those moments of training opportunities to make sure that they understand in our able to what take the policy written word apply it to a scenario situation and answer the questions that go along with that. So that we are continually refreshing, you know, how we respond and do our jobs,' said Robert Spinks, Parsons police chief. Spinks says keeping up with training allows Parsons to be a leader among professional law enforcement agencies in southeast Kansas and across the state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Click It or Ticket: How buckling up saves lives in car crashes
PARSONS, Kan. — The Parsons Police Department is gearing up to put a spotlight on seat belt safety. The national Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 18 through June 1. During that time, Parsons PD will have extra patrol officers on the road, specifically watching for seat belt usage. Parsons police chief Robert Spinks says the campaign isn't about handing out more tickets, but for every citation written, officers give two warnings instead. Click It or Ticket gives officers a chance to remind everyone that seat belts are there to keep you safe. 'Some people will make cheap shots on Facebook about seatbelt violations, say, 'Oh, it's no big deal you know, why don't you spend time doing other things?' Where, you know, if we save a life because somebody actually puts on their seatbelt, I think that's probably a worthwhile investment,' said Robert Spinks, Parsons Police Chief. 49 percent of passengers killed in 2023 were unrestrained, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA says buckling up keeps you inside your vehicle in a crash, and adds that airbags are meant to be used with your seat belt on. It's also important that your seat belt fits correctly. If you need a roomier belt, the NHTSA says you should contact your car's manufacturer for an extender. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Parsons police commended for breaking drug trafficking ring
PARSONS, Kan. — Several local police officers and agencies were honored for uncommon valor Wednesday. Parsons Police Department announced Thursday that several members of its police force were honored at the Annual Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) Spring Conference held in Mulvane, Kansas on Wednesday, being awarded with the prestigious Bronze Unit Citation for Uncommon Valor. Members of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) were also present and honored with the award. Officials say the officers earned the award through their hundreds of hours of investigative work done by officers in dismantling a large drug trafficking operation throughout Southeast Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. 'This was a textbook example of what a motivated law enforcement agency can achieve when local, state, and federal agencies come together to protect our communities,' said Parsons Police Chief Robert Spinks. 'Detective Dickens' initiative and leadership were critical to bringing this case to the level of federal prosecution.' Deputy Chief Dennis Dodd, adding, 'This case reflects the professionalism, commitment, and tireless work ethic of our investigations division. They represented the Parsons Police Department with distinction and purpose.' Attending the KACP conference to accept the Bronze Unit Citation on behalf of the Parsons Police Department were Lieutenant Detective Sherri McGuire, Sergeant Detective Brice Dickens, Sergeant Detective Tony Adamson and Sergeant Detective Timothy Gilliland. Members of the KBI and the DEA were also present to accept awards on their agencies' behalf. Chief Spinks and Deputy Chief Dodd were also present for support. The award is referred to by organizers as a testament to strong interagency collaboration and aims to highlight the dedication required to bring such a complex case to fruition. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Parsons police spread kindness with gift cards for seniors
PARSONS, Kan. — Kindness is on display in Parsons on this National Random Acts of Kindness Day. As part of a new initiative, the department will be handing out Walmart gift cards to senior citizens who are signed-up with the Meals on Wheels program. It's being made possible thanks to donations from the community throughout the year to the Parsons Police Legacy Fund, which supports a number of community outreach projects. 'Seniors are the backbone of our community. They make up, roughly, about 17-percent of our population, and we want to reach out to them. The other piece to this is that with each of those cards, is also an application for seniors to fill out for our new 'R U OK' program, which is a telephone reassurance program that's free of charge,' said Robert Spinks, Parsons Police Chief. Grant money is funding that program. The police department is already planning for what it does every December for kids and families in need. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
