WICHITA POLICE FOUNDATION
WICHITA POLICE FOUNDATION
WPF's Mission + Vision
Making Wichita a better and safer city
by meeting the police department's essential and evolving needs.
Engage
Strengthening the community's
bond with our police.
Equip
No need left unmet.
Enhance
Serving Wichita's
citizens, businesses, and visitors.
FREE, FUN community event!
Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita on Saturday, May 14th from 1-3pm. Bring your bike or just your whole family for FREE bike inspections, helmet checks, kids bike equipment & face painting! Your Wichita Police Department will be on hand with a bike safety presentation, all ages agility course, Boomer & Mantra from the K-9 Unit and the Mounted Unit Clydesdales. Sgt. Justice will be there to say "Hi" to the kids!
On March 1, 2022 the Wichita Police Department Mounted Unit sadly lost a much loved member. Scout had been a dedicated police horse and an integral part of the unit since 2014. Retired WPD Sgt. Clark Bolan and former Unit Commander said of Scout, "Scout was fearless, not afraid of anything. Rode him in some tough situations on patrol and he always did great. He was my horse until I retired". Rest In Peace, Scout.
While the day to day upkeep of the Mounted Unit is accounted for within the Police Department’s budget, there is no funding available to purchase a new horse and needed equipment for the Mounted Unit.
With your help, a new member of the unit can soon join the force and will be able to serve the Wichita Police Department. This new mount will become a beloved part of community festivals and patrol the Old Town Wichita streets, poking his nose into shops and stands to ensure all is well.
Horses For Heroes
The Wichita Police Foundation funded two new and needed Clydesdale horses for the Wichita Police Mounted Unit. One
Clydesdale can perform the crowd control of 15 officers on foot.
We also supplied 16 saddle pads, 32 reflective leg wraps, and 16 reflective chest collar covers for the entire mounted unit. This new gear and tack makes the unit horses and officers more visible, safe, and secure on patrol.
In addition, the Wichita Police Foundation was able to secure donations for ten new helmets - enhancing safety for the officers and the public.
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Your one time donation or monthly sustaining gift ensures that every Wichita officer has the resources to deliver exceptional police services in the safest way possible and that if catastrophe strikes, timely and critical financial assistance and services are available.
Your donation provides
To make Wichita a better and safer city, the Wichita Police Foundation is seeking financial support to purchase 4 electric bikes equipped with essential bicycle patrol gear for the Wichita Police Department. E-bikes will enable the WPD to increase positive connections between Wichita’s police officers and citizens and assist in combating crime.
Ensuring officers and their families have the tools they need to face unique stresses is essential to a healthy police department. Through physical, social and mental health initiatives, the Officer/Family Wellness Program supports our officers ensuring they have the best possible resources, equipment and support to keep them safe while policing.
How the Officer Wellness Program Benefits the Community?
The Wichita Community benefits just as much as the officers and their families from the Officer/Familiy Wellness Program. The program ensures officers are in their best social and mental health so that they are able to go above and beyond as they work to serve and protect their community.
SAAFR was started in 2021 in Wichita, KS by the spouse of a police officer who was struggling with alcohol use. SAAFR was designed to create a private and safe environment for first responders/spouses to utilize a 12 step program while providing support to each other.
For more information send a confidential email to AAFR12step@gmail.com or visit @FriendsofSAAFR on Facebook.
Creating strong police-community
relationships that improve trust and public safety
Eyes On the River - Making Wichita a Safer City!
To make our riverfront safer and more inviting for citizens, visitors, and businesses, the Wichita Police Foundation raised over $100,000 to expand the Wichita Police Department’s existing camera system to cover 2.3 miles of riverfront and riverfront walking paths.
The implementation of this technology makes it possible for the Wichita Police Department to:
· More rapidly deploy resources and target the deployment of resources to a more precise location. This means that one officer monitoring a camera is the equivalent of multiple officers on the ground.
· Monitor all directions of travel coming in and out of the area.
· Provide descriptions of suspects to the responding officer.
· Collect footage to assist with investigations.
· Provide footage as evidence for cases.
Donating to the Wichita Police Foundation as generously as you can.
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Jennifer Clark
Executive Director
Jennifer Clark is a graduate of San Diego State University and has called the Wichita area home with her proud police family for more than 21 years.
With over two decades of leadership experience, she has spent her career working with local organizations in the public and non-profit sectors while focused on improving the quality of life and services to Kansas communities.
Jennifer joined the Wichita Police Foundation team in April of 2021.
Harvey Sorensen
Senior Partner, Foulston Siefken LLP
WPF Chairman of the Board
Larry Weber
Vice President, Garvey Center
WPF Governance Committee Chair
Shayna Lane
Manager, Criser, Gough, and Parrish
WPF Treasurer
Tyler Fee
Risk Advisor, Fee Insurance
WPF Engagement Committee Chair
John Rolfe
President and CEO,
Greater Wichita Chamber of Commerce
Jeremy Lugenbill
Principal, Lifeboat Creative
WPF Marketing Committee Chair
Brian Carduff
President, Baysinger Police Supply
WPF Events Committee Co-Chair
Lavonta Williams
Former Wichita City Councilwoman
Dr. Pat Do
Founder, Mid-America Orthopedics
WPF Events Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Michael Birzer
Professor & University Leadership Fellow, WSU School of Criminal Justice
Clint Cornejo
Owner, Allmetal Recycling
Terry Jones
Employee Relations Officer,
City of Wichita, Retired
Rey Silva
Director Of Special Events,
House of Schwan
We Want to Hear From You!
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The Wichita Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Kansas Not-For-Profit.
Donations can be sent by mail to the following address or electronically through our secure portal by utilizing the donate button below :
Wichita Police Foundation
PO Box 782736
Wichita, KS 67278
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