Topeka police set to hold Crime Summit

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police are set to hold a Crime Summit at a local community center in early August following a recent wave of killings in the Capital City.

The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release on July 29 that it will host a Crime Summit from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Hillcrest Community Center located at 1800 Southeast 21st Street. Police say the meeting will serve as an environment where people can communicate with law enforcement openly, learn more about public safety information and work together to address crime in the community.

Topeka residents are invited to take part in the summit and meet directly with members of the TPD. Police will also hold discussions on the following topics:

• Current Topeka crime statistics.
• Ongoing initiatives the TPD is using to reduce crime.
• Crime prevention tips to help increase the safety of local residents.
• Open forum discussion to hear from members of the community about problems, concerns and ideas.

"This summit is an opportunity for the public and TPD to come together, share information, and build stronger partnerships. We want to be transparent about what’s happening in our city and work collaboratively on solutions."

TPD press release excerpt

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