Kurt Moldrup
1001 S Seth Child Rd
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Phone 24 hours: (785)537-2112
Fax: (785)565-6550
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County:
Riley
Jurisdiction: The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) was formed in 1974 upon the passage of enabling
legislation by the State of Kansas. The Riley County Sheriff's Office, the Manhattan Police Department,
and the Ogden Police Department were abolished and replaced by RCPD. As part of the move to consolidate law
enforcement in Riley County, the founding statutes contained provisions that provided for oversight of
RCPD by the Riley County Law Enforcement Agency - what is commonly referred to as the "Law Board".
The Law Board is comprised of seven individuals who represent various constituencies in Riley County.
According to KSA 19-4427 the Board "shall have seven members who shall be selected in the following
manner:" One Riley County Commissioner selected by the Board of County Commissioners; one resident of the
County selected by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC); one Manhattan City Commissioner selected by
the Manhattan City Commission; two residents of the City of Manhattan selected by the Manhattan City Commission;
the Riley County Attorney; and one Commissioner of the City of Manhattan or BOCC appointed by the respective
governing body on a two year rotation.
The Law Board is responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection and is authorized
(in part) to: Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of the Director; Determine the number of personnel
positions within the agency; Hear and affirm or revoke the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers;
Establish salaries for personnel; Authorize the acquisition of equipment and supplies necessary to operate the
department; Adopt an annual budget and certify same to the Riley County Board of County Commissioners and Manhattan
City Commission; Authorize expenditures; Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the Department;
and perform other duties as provided by law.
Mission Statement and Core Values:
"To reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens we serve."
The Riley County Police Department holds their employees to a high standard of service to the community and prides
themselves on living and working by the following values.
Integrity - Adherence to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral character, honesty.
Teamwork/Cooperation - Cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group or persons acting together
as a team or in the interest of a common cause. An act or instance of working or acting together for a
common purpose or benefit; joint action.
Initiative - An introductory act or step; leading action; readiness and ability in initiating action;
one's personal, responsible decision.
Empathy - The intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts,
or attitudes of another.
Reliability - That which may be relied on; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honest, etc.
Judgment - The ability to judge, make a decision, or form an opinion objectively, authoritatively,
and wisely, especially in matters affecting action; good sense; discretion.
Professionalism - Professionalism is defined as, "Professional character, spirit, or methods. The
standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur."
Loyalty - Loyalty is defined as, "The state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or
obligations."
