Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department

Unified Government of Wyandotte County officials named Karl Oakman as the new police chief for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department on May 7, 2021.  Chief Oakman was sworn in as the new KCK Chief of Police in June, after spending nearly 30 years with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, most recently serving as deputy chief.

Chief Oakman grew up in in the Argentine area of Kansas City, Kansas, and is excited to return to his hometown as its Chief of Police.

Join us to welcome Chief Oakman and hear his goals for the KCK Police Department.