Category: Police

Polk County Area Crisis Intervention Team Mission Statement: “We are dedicated to serving individuals who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled or experiencing trauma by dispatching trained officers who partner with community agencies to resolve the situation in a manner that supports the well-being of all.” Here is a closer look at Crisis Intervention  

‘Helping US help YOU!’ We would like to encourage anyone who sees someone or something that might be suspicious to call 417-869-8477.  Or if you would like to talk to someone from Polk County Dispatch their non emergency phone number is 417-777-3911.  You may call at any time as it is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a dispatcher.   Phone Numbers o   Bolivar Police Department  (daytime/business hours)  (417) 326-5298 o   Emergency - 911

Records The Bolivar Police Department adheres to the Missouri Sunshine Law in the release of information and records.  Accident reports may be obtained by mail or in person. To allow for processing, these reports are available 7 business days following the date of the accident and can be attained at the Police Dept. during regular business hours.  (more…)

Each year during the holidays, the Bolivar Police Department joins with Wal-Mart to sponsor Shop with a Cop®.  Wal-mart designates an amount of money and the department matches it.  Each year local businesses and individuals from our community faithfully contribute to support this wonderful program.  (more…)

D.A.R.E. is, and has been, a special program for the Bolivar Police Department.  In the early 1990’s when the program was first introduced to the mid-west, MSHP Trooper Alan Hines taught the first class in a Bolivar classroom as a trial.  (more…)