Public Information Officer/Media Relations for @OverlandPark_PD. Account not monitored 24/7. Assistant to the Chief, for emergencies, please call 911.
Joined August 2016
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Apr 12
Media partners, I will update the below news release in the morning. I wanted to give time to the family to make notifications. Thank you for your patience.
News release:
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John P. Lacy retweeted
21 Jul 2025
News Release:
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5 Jan 2025
Media Partners...do me a favor and tell EVERYONE to stay inside. Roads are STILL horrible. #Blizzard
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John P. Lacy retweeted
17 Sep 2024
News Release:
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John P. Lacy retweeted
13 Aug 2024
1. Please slow down, and obey all traffic laws not only in school zones, but in neighborhoods.
2. Comply with local school drop off and pick up procedures.
3. Yield to students at crosswalks.
4. Put your phone down, texting is illegal while driving.
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John P. Lacy retweeted
30 Jul 2024
Join us for a night community connection at #NationalNightOut on August 6, from 5-7 p.m.!
Meet with @OverlandPark_PD at Sapling Grove Park or Windham Hill Park! Back-to-school supplies are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Learn more at opkansas.org/events/national….
ALT Child interacting and smiling with a police officer, who hands him a backpack, at a previous National Night Out event
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ALT A police officer is interacting with two young children in a park, handing a badge sticker to a toddler.
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29 Apr 2024
Media: Staging location is at W.167th and Flint. I am standing by with additional information.
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29 Apr 2024
Media: We have recovered the remains of a missing adult male in the 11400 block of W.167th. The Johnson Co. Park Police and the OPPD are investigating. No immediate threat to the public.
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7 Apr 2024
Media, at this time I am not responding to the scene. I will update.
7 Apr 2024
Heavy Police presence in the 11400 block of Metcalf due to a Bomb threat. EOD is on scene. I will update with further information. Ofc. Lacy
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7 Apr 2024
The scene is clear. No device located within the business.
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John P. Lacy retweeted
23 Feb 2024
2023 Annual Overland Park Police Report & Crime Data:
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John P. Lacy retweeted
26 Jan 2024
Today we remember Officer Deanna Rose, who lost her life in the line of duty. We will always honor you. May you continue to rest in peace. EOW 1-26-85💙
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11 Jan 2024
Media: We are currently working 3 crashes southbound U.S. 69 HWY south of W.135th. One crash includes our Patrol car. The highway is icy at this location. KDOT is en route to treat the roadway KHP is assisting.
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11 Jan 2024
Please inform commuters we will be out at this location for the next two hours (at least). Tows are responding. Avoid the area.
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9 Jan 2024
Make sure you take photos of the damage, license tag, and make of vehicle. Also take photos of the DL and current proof of insurance.
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30 Nov 2023
Thank you Chief Scafe for giving me a chance 30 years ago. When you hired me that day I told you, "I won't let you down". 🙏🏾
30 Nov 2023
Today we are throwing it back to Chief Myron Scafe, who we lost this week. Chief Myron Scafe will always be recognized as a law enforcement professional and leader. On behalf of the active, and retired members of the Overland Park PD, we will miss you Chief! #ThrowabackThursday
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13 Nov 2023
Media: Working on a press release now. Stand by.
12 Nov 2023
No one was hurt this afternoon and suspects are in custody after shots were fired at Oak Park Mall.
An Overland Park Police officer attempted to make contact with two shoplifting suspects near the mall's food court.
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30 Oct 2023
Walking up the steps and seeing this. All the lights were ON inside the office which are always OFF. TV was on. Then I heard two bumps on the roof. Must be the "midnight shift rookies* trying to get me to retire.
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3 Oct 2023
Media: Barricaded subject in the 6100 block of Marty Ln. Staging at W.62 and Marty Ln (Southside).
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3 Oct 2023
Media: I will send a press release once I clear the scene and head back to the station.
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