"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

Protecting the Community - Investigations

 

Investigations | Patrol | Specialty Units | Traffic Management Unit

Investigations Photo 1 Drawing on their years of experience, the department's detectives are charged with investigating all of the crimes within the city in which an arrest is not immediately made. While their work focuses on crimes that occur in Leawood, their work extends far beyond the city's borders as they work with detectives in local, state and federal agencies throughout the area to clear their cases. Detectives in the unit may also be called to serve as members of the Kansas City Metro Chiefs Association's Metro Squad, an ad-hoc group formed to focus trained investigators in the case of a murder or other major crime that has just occurred. Sgt. Scott Hansen has also served in staff positions leading Metro Squad investigations.

Investigations Photo 2In addition to their work solving crimes, the Investigations Unit has also helped to establish several proactive programs to stop crime. Within the department, the unit began a computerized tracking program for known felons and gang members who have contact with officers in our city. This program aids in suspect identification as well as helping to plot possible crime patterns. Outside the department, the unit initiated a program with the Blue Valley School District and all the Johnson County jurisdictions within the district to develop a standardized protocol for reporting and investigating child abuse. The unit has also begun to host meetings for departments throughout the area to gather and share intelligence.

INVESTIGATIONS UNIT SUPERVISOR

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Sergeant Scott Hansen is the Investigations Supervisor. He joined the Leawood Police Department in 1985 and served as a Field Training Officer in the Patrol Division before being transferred to Investigations in 1990. He was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2000. In addition to his work in Leawood, Sgt. Hansen has served as a member of numerous Metro Squads, an ad-hoc group formed by the Kansas City Metro Chiefs of Police Association to focus trained investigators in the case of a murder or other major crime, and is now called upon lead Metro Squad investigations. Sgt. Hansen has a bachelor's degree from St. Mary of the Plains College.

 

 

Investigations Contact Numbers
Det. Sgt. Scott Hansen (913) 642-5555 X214 Scotth@leawood.org
Det. John Dickey (913) 642-5555 X215 Johnd@leawood.org
Det. Bill Burke (913) 642-5555 X216 Billb@leawood.org
Det. Ron Hulsey (913) 642-5555 X217 Ronh@leawood.org
Det. John Freeman (913) 642-5555 X209 Johnf@leawood.org
Stephanie Holm - Secretary (913) 642-5555 X211 Stephanieh@leawood.org


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