Public Safety
Police Department
The Prairie Village Police Department offers police protection services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fire Services
Fire protection in Mission Hills is provided by Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 2.
"Call if You Can, Text if You Can't"
If you are unable to call for help, please text "9-1-1" and dispatchers will respond. Calling 9-1-1 is still the best way to reach dispatchers, but there are certain situations when texting may be preferred, such as when you are unable to speak.
Crime and Safety Information
- Review the crime prevention tips to help keep your home and family safe.
- View information on safety lighting for your home.
- View and print the Valuables Inventory Form which will assist police recover your property if stolen.
- Enter your phone number or e-mail address into the NotifyJoCo Notification System to receive messages requiring immediate action such as boil-water notices, missing child notifications or evacuation notices.
Village Video Cooperative
Video cameras are one of the best methods for detecting and apprehending criminals or discovering suspicious activity. Police regularly ask businesses and individuals to share surveillance footage that might aid crime-solving efforts. The Village Video Cooperative is a new crime prevention and investigative tool for the Prairie Village Police Department. To join the Village Video Cooperative, please fill out this interactive form, which is submitted directly to the Prairie Village Police Department.
House Watch Request
The Prairie Village Police Department offers the House Watch Request Program which allows residents to leave pertinent information with the Prairie Village Police when going out of town for business or vacation. By filling out the form, police will have relevant information about the resident's home, thus knowing what to watch for during daily patrols.