Russell Police Department

Answers Home Departments Police Department Police Department Welcome to the Russell Police Department’s webpage. We strive to provide proactive and responsive law enforcement support efficiently and effectively to the community, while staying focused on providing quality police services and promoting the highest quality of life and sense of safety for all residents, businesses, and visitors. It is our goal to provide “excellence through a community partnership.” The Russell Police Department consists of four divisions: Administration, Patrol Operations, Animal Control, and Records Management. The Administrative division consists of the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police. They handle the day-to-day administrative duties of the police department, including budgeting, compliments/complaints, scheduling, community outreach, and records/case management. The Patrol division is the face of the department. The patrol division is staffed 24/7/365. It currently consists of six patrol officers who work 12-hour shifts. Non-emergency: (785) 483-6311. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Russell city, KS has an estimated population of 4,258.