Garden City Police Department Employee Directory
Law EnforcementKansas, United States51-200 Employees
The Garden City Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency based in Garden City, Kansas. It functions as a mid-sized department dedicated to partnering with the community to improve quality of life and to provide a safe environment through efficient and effective policing. Its guiding mission emphasizes upholding the rights and dignity of those served in the course of its duties. The department has engaged in community collaborations and outreach, including partnerships with LiveWell Finney County and East Garden Village to host public safety events such as National Night Out. It has pursued audience outreach tools, such as a smartphone app introduced to help residents access information, view alerts, and submit anonymous tips, and it has published annual reports noting reductions in crime and accidents. In January 2026, Police Commissioner Kenneth O. Jackson retired after a 44-year career in law enforcement, signaling a leadership transition.