Raymore Police Department

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No one knows your body better than yourself, if working outside please take it easy.

Nearly 40% of traffic fatalities in Missouri are related to excessive speed. Summer is made for slowing down, make that the case when driving, too!

Community outreach is one of the most important facets of the Raymore Police Department. We’re involved in the community, we have fun and we forge relationships with the people we protect and serve. We’re looking for qualified and dedicated individuals to join us! Visit www.raymore.com/jobs to apply.

Happy New Year! Raymore Public Works crews have cleared snow and ice off major roadways. They are now starting to work on collector streets and hills and antic...ipate clearing the residential streets later this afternoon. For more information on the City’s snow removal process, visit www.raymore.com/snow

If your plans to celebrate ringing in the new year include alcohol, please DON'T let those plans include getting behind the wheel. Plan ahead for a designated driver! We wish you a healthy, happy and safe 2021. Happy New Year!

Holiday Safety Tips: Shopping A lot of us are shopping online more than ever. When you do, use familiar websites. Look for the lock- never buy anything from a website that doesn't have SSL encryption installed. (The site will start with HTTPS instead of just HTTP.) Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. Credit cards offer more securities than debit cards. When you head to the stores, shop during daylight hours whenever possible. If you must shop at night, go wi...th a friend or family member. Dress casually and comfortably. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry. Do not carry a purse or wallet, if possible. Never leave a purse or wallet unattended in a shopping cart. Always carry your Driver’s License, State Identification Card or other picture identification along with necessary cash, checks and/or a credit card you expect to use. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a check or credit card when possible. Consider alternate options to pay for your merchandise, such as one-time or multi-use disposable credit cards or money orders, especially at online stores and auction sites. Keep cash in your front pocket. Notify the credit card issuer immediately if your credit card is lost, stolen or misused. Keep a record of all of your credit card numbers in a safe place at home. Be extra careful if you carry a wallet or purse. They are the prime targets of criminals in crowded shopping areas and mass transit such as busses. Avoid overloading yourself with packages. It is important to have clear visibility and freedom of motion to avoid mishaps. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry packages to the car. Stay alert to your surroundings. Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. At this time of year, "con-artists" may try various methods of distracting you with the intention of taking your money or belongings. Save all receipts. Print and save all confirmations from your online purchases. Start a file folder to keep all receipts together and to help you verify credit card or bank statements as they come in. Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to shoulder surf to get your account information. Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package.

A winter storm will bring in the New Year. Stay home tonight if you can, as road conditions are anticipated to get hazardous shortly after midnight. Please be careful if you have to be out and make sure that your car emergency kit is stocked JUST IN CASE. Here's a link to a list of suggested supplies for your car emergency kit: https://www.almanac.com/content/winter-car-emergency-kit

Last chance: Order by 4 p.m. for pick up TONIGHT in the parking lot at Centerview from 5:30-6 p.m. 15% of your total will be donated to the Shop with a Cop program, which helps us take area kids in need shopping for the holidays!... Call 816-246-6400 or order online at jasonsdeli.com, choose the Lee's Summit store as the pick up location (even though you will pick up at Centerview) and be sure to type FUNDRAISER in the comments section!

****CAPTURED 12/31/2020**** Hi all!! Special Announcement! We are working with Belton AC and KC Dog Trappers to collectively capture a very skinny, skittish, Bo...xer-type dog running between the areas of QT and Firestone. There have been multiple sightings today as she has been on the move. **PLEASE DON'T ATTEMPT TO APPROACH OR FEED** We are keeping each other updated as calls come in and traps have been set. She needs to be hungry to go into the traps and when approached, she will run, pushing her further out of the area. We greatly appreciate all the reports of sightings! Thanks! ~Jamie, ACO 950

Holiday Safety Tips: Protect yourself and your account information at the ATM If you must use an ATM, choose one that is located inside a police station, mall, or well-lighted location. Withdraw only the amount of cash you need. Protect your PIN by shielding the ATM keypad from anyone who is standing near you.... Do not throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM location.

ORDER NOW for pickup in the Centerview parking lot tonight from 5:30-6 p.m.! (Or order by 4 p.m. today, but don't forget!) 15% of your total will be donated to the Shop with a Cop program. Call 816-246-6400 or order online at jasonsdeli.com, choose the Lee's Summit store as the pick up location (even though you will pick up at Centerview) and be sure to type FUNDRAISER in the comments section!

Be careful out on the roads!

Holiday Safety Tips: Children We know the way we do most every day tasks is very different now in 2020 than it used to be, however it's always good to have a refresher with your young children so they know how to stay safe in public places and what to do if they become separated from you. If possible, leave small children at home with a trusted babysitter.... Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping. Teach small children their full name, address and telephone number to give to officers or security. Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom. Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car. Teach children to immediately inform you if a stranger is bothering them. Teach children to go to a store clerk, security or a police officer and ask for help in case you become separated. Have a plan that includes a pre-designated meeting place if you become separated.

THIS THURSDAY! Jason's Deli Raymore Community Night, 5:30-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. Order now through 4 p.m. Thursday!... You can call in orders at 816-246-6400 or order online at jasonsdeli.com and pick up orders drive-thru style in the Centerview parking lot at 227 Municipal Circle between 5:30 and 6 p.m. next Thursday, Nov. 19. Jason’s Deli will donate 15% of your total to the Raymore Police Department Shop With A Cop Program! *When ordering online, select the Lee’s Summit pickup location even though you will pick up the order at Centerview and be sure to type fundraiser in the comments section.

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Thank you to Charlene R., Lorna S., Michael H. and Matt D. for your recent donations to the Raymore Police Department's Shop with a Cop program! Each of these donations were made in Lt. Aly Abdelgawad's name! Lt. Abdelgawad makes a personal goal of soliciting at least $1,000 in donations for Shop with a Cop every November and he's certainly on his way! He's also looking much scruffier these days, as he's foregoing the razor in November for this cause. Thanks for your support! Learn more at www.Raymore.com/ShopWithACop

Shout out to Chastity P. for your donation to Shop with a Cop. Thank you! We're so appreciative of all of the support for this program that allows us to take area children shopping for the holidays! Learn more and make a tax-deductible donation at www.raymore.com/ShopWithACop

We're so thankful of your continued support for Shop with a Cop! Linda V.- Thank you for your donation! Jeffery A. and Fraternal Order of Eagles- Thank you for your donation in Capt. Jim Wilson's name!... Adrienne R. - Thank you for your donation in Officer Stephanie Hornbeck's name! Dan F.- Thank you for your donation in Detective Lance Goddard's name! Many of our officers are ditching the razor and growing out their Santa beards for the month of November to raise funds to take area children shopping for gifts for the holidays. Learn more about the Shop with a Cop program and how you can help at www.raymore.com/ShopWithACop

Holiday Safety Tips: Strangers at Your Door Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering packages. It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved.... Door-to-door solicitation is not permitted in Raymore without the proper permit. (Door-to-door solicitation is not permitted at all in Raymore currently.) Donate to a recognized charitable organization through proper channels. Notify the police if there is a suspicious person in your neighborhood or at your door. Non-emergency line: 816-331-0530 Always call 911 in an emergency.

Tune in to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department's YouTube channel today at 10 a.m. to see a livestream of the 49th Awards for Valor. Capt. Jim Wilson will be receiving the Metropolitan Chiefs and Sheriffs Bronze Award for Valor. www.youtube.com/KansasCityPolice

Thank you, Nelson W., for your donation to Shop with a Cop in honor of Detective Lance Goddard! Nelson's donation will help our officers take area children shopping for the holidays! Learn more about why many of our officers are growing out their Santa beards for this program and how you can help at www.raymore.com/ShopWithACop

We want to say THANKS to some of our recent donors to our Shop with a Cop program! Thank you to Smith for your donation in honor of Capt. Jim Wilson. Thank you to Farida A., Tony H. and Rhonda B. for your donations in honor of Lt. Aly Abdelgawad.... Thank you to Barb R. for your donation in honor of Detective Lance Goddard. Learn more about Shop with a Cop and make a tax-deductible donation in your favorite officer's name at www.raymore.com/ShopWithACop

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Raymore police are growing out their Santa beards in November to raise money for the 2020 Shop with a Cop event. While this year's program will look a little different and extra precautions will be taken in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that there are plenty of area children that are in need of a bit of extra help and we're determined to make a difference for even more families this year.... Each participating officer must donate at least $25 to the cause to nix the razor for the month. The money we raise will be used to allow area children to go holiday shopping with Raymore police officers. Each child is paired with an officer and gets a $100 spending allowance, with the only requirement being that they must purchase at least one gift for themselves. While it's really all about the kids, our officers DO enjoy a little friendly competition in seeing who can raise the most money in his or her name. Are you ready to help us? Donations are tax-deductible through the Raymore Community Foundation, the City's 501(c)3 organization. Make a donation by mail, in person at City Hall or online at www.raymore.com/ShopWithACop. Don't forget to let us know which officer you're donating in honor of! THANK YOU for your generous support of this awesome program!

PERSON OF INTEREST. Anyone who may know the identity of the individual depicted in this photograph is urged to please contact Raymore Police Detective Sgt. Miller at 816-892-3017.

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Steve during my eight and a half years at the Raymore Police Department, Chief Jan Zimmerman said. He’ll be sorely missed. More: https://bit.ly/3mDnNEA

Voting Tuesday? Make a plan! Visit our website for information on finding your polling location and maps for traffic and parking for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3: https://bit.ly/2TB0xut

#TakeBackDay collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep your community stay safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back expired, unused, or unwanted meds for safe disposal! Drop off your unwanted and expired meds today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Raymore Police station at 100 Municipal Circle on the south side of City Hall or at the lobby of the Raymore Price Chopper.

Time for a little #ThrowbackThursday! As you know, our Raymore Police take children shopping every December for the Shop with a Cop program. Each November we grow out our facial hair and raise funds for this program and last year was our biggest year yet! We raised $4,500 enough to take 45 children shopping! This year's Shop with a Cop will look a little different, but we're still making it happen. We're dedicated to brightening the holidays for the children in our communit...y who need it most, especially with the additional challenges 2020 has brought to so many. So.... keep an eye out for more information in the next couple weeks about this year's Shop with a Cop program and how you can help!

Reminder!! Raymore- Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off your unused, unwanted and expired medications at the Raymore Police Station on the south side of City Hall and at the Price Chopper for safe disposal.

Raymore Police Officer John Keltner reminds us that obeying the speed limit is a crucial part of safely operating your vehicle. Pay attention to your speed. Put your phone down. Keep your eyes on the road.

UPDATE 2:07 p.m.- 58 Highway is open. 1:25p, Tuesday, Oct. 13: 58 Highway is closed between Prairie Lane and Ward Road due to a vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.UPDATE 2:07 p.m.- 58 Highway is open. 1:25p, Tuesday, Oct. 13: 58 Highway is closed between Prairie Lane and Ward Road due to a vehicle accident. Please avoid the area.