General Info

The Independence Police Department works to safeguard lives and property, maintain law and order, and preserve peace through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws. It employs several mountain bike patrol officers who patrol side streets and off road paths. The department conducts neighborhood crime watch and highway safety programs. The Independence Police Department operates a citizens police academy that offers training classes in patrol procedures, gang activities, crisis intervention, crime scene analysis, drug prevention and disaster management. It offers various application forms for bicycle registration, rape defense training, volunteer in police services and citizens police academy. The department also offers various online forms for animal complaints, vacation checks and business emergency contact information. The Independence Police Department is located in Independence, Ky.