Overview

Police reports can be made by citizens for incidents or accidents which occur within the city limits of Merriam. Reports can be made in the following ways:

• Call 911 or the non-emergency dispatch number, 913.782.0720, and an officer will come to your location within the city limits of Merriam to take your report.
• Come to the Merriam Police Department where a community service officer or a police officer can take your report.
• Some reports can be made by phone by calling the Merriam Police Department at 913.322.5560. After speaking to a police officer or a community service officer, it can be determined if the report can be made this way. These would generally be reports that require little or no follow-up or investigation.

*****NOTE:  AS OF DECEMBER 18, 2018, THE ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO A RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHANGE.  THIS FEATURE WILL RETURN IN THE FUTURE.*****

After filing a police report, citizens can obtain a copy of the report after five business days. There is no charge for victims to obtain a copy of an incident report.

Fees for Services & Reports

The following is a list of fees charged for reports and other services:

35mm photos - $5 per picture DVD's and videos - $15 DUI Reports - $.25 per page Fingerprints - Merriam residents free, $15 nonresidents Research fee - $25 per hour

Digital photos - $10 per sheet DUI DVD's and videos - $25 All other reports - $5 Criminal history check - $5 Car Seat Install - free

Please note that the Merriam Police Department fingerprinting and car seat installation services are by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 7AM to 5:30PM.  Appointments should be made with one of the two Merriam CSO's by calling the Merriam Police Department at 913.322.5560.