Police Department

It is the mission of the El Dorado Police Department to uphold pride in our work, maintain unwavering ethical standards, foster a culture of continuous education and growth, operate with transparency in all our endeavors, and seek justice and resolution as we faithfully serve the public with integrity, honor, and dedication.

Commitment to public service fueled by integrity, innovation, and the pursuit of justice.

The El Dorado Police Department is responsible for enforcing City of El Dorado ordinances as well as traffic and drug laws within our boundaries. These cases are handled through the Municipal Court. Felony charges are handled through the Butler County District Courts.

Our force has an authorized strength of 30 positions (26 sworn). We embrace the problem-oriented approach to community policing, to work with our citizens to maintain the status of being one of the safest cities in Kansas.

The department motto, "Community Safety, Partners in Service", states the essential purpose of the El Dorado Police Department. The department protects the rights of all persons within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace.

The department serves the people of El Dorado by performing law enforcement services with high standards and skill. It is to the people that the department is ultimately responsible.