Abbreviation IPD Preceding agency Night Watch | Formed August 8, 1882 Employees Over 300 | |
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Common name Independence Police Department Annual budget $25,081,229 (2008-2009) | ||
The Independence Police Department serves the citizens of Independence, Missouri, a city of approximately 117,213 inhabitants (as of July 1, 2011) located in Jackson County, Missouri, just east of Kansas City. According to the department, its mission is "to protect life, individual liberty and the property of all people within the City of Independence; to develop and maintain a positive relationship with members of the community; and to foster a positive work environment for police employees."
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History
The Independence Police Department was created on August 8, 1882, when the "Night Watch" ordinance was repealed and a new ordinance entitled "Police" was approved. The "Police" ordinance allowed for a maximum of five men to be assigned to two watches, with a pay of $1.30/shift. The Independence Police Department has since grown to over 300 employees, including 207 sworn police officers.
Prior to the Sig Sauer P226R .357 sig and the P229 .357 sig officers were issued the Sig Sauer P220 .45.
Fraternal Order of Police
Independence commissioned police officers and civilian employees can become members of the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1.