The Smithville Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency committed to maintaining a safe and secure community through service, mutual cooperation and respect. Members of the Smithville Police Department are invested in their community and believe strongly in Community Policing.  While officers do not handle a volume of calls as high as the surrounding metro departments, we are able to spend more time on each call to ensure that the best possible resolution can be found. Officers also have more time to dedicate to proactive measures and building better relationships with members within our community. We strive to serve all members of the community of Smithville with honor, integrity and compassion.

Our Vision

The Smithville Police Department - Setting the standards for modern policing and the next generation of leadership. 

Our Mission 

The mission of the Smithville Police Department is to build partnerships through innovation, professionalism, and accountability to foster a safer community for all.

Our Values

We will accomplish our mission and vision through upholding the shared values of:

Compassion – We believe everyone is entitled to human dignity. As individuals, each of us has a unique set of experiences and background. Leading with empathy connects us with the community, each other, and our families. Understanding the needs of others results in better outcomes for the community and increased resiliency for department members.

Integrity – We believe trust and accountability are the cornerstones of our internal and external relationships. Inclusion builds our capacity to be fair and be seen as serving in an impartial and unbiased manner. Being transparent and honest in our interactions and communication helps explains our motives and builds credibility for our actions.

Honor – We believe in the nobility of the law enforcement profession. Responding to a higher calling in a role that is bigger than each of us individually requires the courage and moral fortitude to always strive to do the right thing; for those we serve and each other.

Professionalism – We believe seeking continuous improvement is the key to our success. Improving standards and building competence through adoption of best practices, forward-thinking training, and knowledge sharing leads to increased organizational readiness and reliability. A culture of leading by example and a merit-based rewards system encourages participation in this endeavor.

Basics

Smithville, Missouri covers 15.67 square miles and has a population of approximately 10,000 residents.  We have a police force of 20 sworn officers and 1 civilian clerk. Each patrol vehicle is equipped with a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), a radar unit and an integrated WatchGuard dashcam and bodycam system.  Officers work in rotating 12-hour shifts and address everything from traffic enforcement and calls for service to animal control and crisis intervention. 

Community Involvement

Smithville Police Department takes great pride in the relationship that we have with members of our community.  Officers run a 501 (c) 3 Shop With A Cop charity that helps families in our community provide Christmas to their children who may not otherwise be able to.  There are also many events that we host throughout the year such as Popsicles & Police Officers, Cocoa with a Cop, Summer Safety Academies, Citizen’s Academy and a Junior Police Academy.

Specialties

Smithville Police Department is always looking for ways to keep up with changes in technology, new ways to address crime and community policing initiatives.  We have the following sections within our department to help us with this. Field Training Officer Unit, School Resource Officer Unit, Investigations Unit, and a Firearms/Range Training Unit. All officers in the department are also certified in Crisis Intervention and complete regular training on mental health annually.

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