WICHITA POLICE FOUNDATION
WICHITA POLICE FOUNDATION
engaging our community.
supporting our officers.
strengthening wichita.
Est. 2016
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!
Scout, WPD Mounted Horse 2014-2022
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.
Click here and Please give today in Scout's memory
Together we can achieve our goal - a horse for our heroes!
Wichita Police Foundation Initiatives
Building police community relationships, providing equipment, training and technology to improve the safety and wellness of WPD officers and our community.
E-bikes Powering Connections
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.
Officer/Family Wellness
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.
SAAFER
Substances Abuse Anonymous for First Responders
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
Random Acts of Kindness provides essential home and quality-of-life items to people and families in need, while building positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. Random Act of Kindness referrals come from Wichita's police officers. Click here to Help Spread Kindness!
The Wichita Police Foundation (WPF), the Wichita Police Department (WPD), AT&T and Target teamed up to hold the inaugural “Shop With A Cop” event. Youth ages 7-18 were selected by WPD to shop at Target to purchase gifts for members of their immediate family and a gift for themselves.
Each child was given an amount of money, depending on the size of the child’s family. Children were assigned to a Wichita police officer who will accompany the child around the store and help select appropriate gifts.This is a great way to bring some joyinto the holiday season, to teach young people the importance of giving, and for the child to get to know one of our local police officers. Once gifts were purchased, participants enjoyed cocoa, a visit with santa and wrapped their gifts, all while getting to know some of Wichita’s finest!we are currently seeking donations for next year's event. our goal is to make this a yearly event that encourages positive interactions between the Wichita police department and the community they serve through a variety of enriching activities.
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.
Get Involved
The Wichita Police Foundation is a community based nonprofit organization focused on building relationships between our police department and community. Our mission is to improve collaboration and overall public safety through police-community relationships by funding programs, events and items that will allow the Wichita Police Department to operate more efficiently, enhance public safety and engage the community.
Engaging our community. Supporting our officers. Strengthening Wichita.
We need the help of everyone “invested” in the public safety of the city to keep moving forward. You can make a difference today! Partner with us to engage our community, support our officers, and strengthen Wichita by:
Donating to the Wichita Police Foundation as generously as you can.
Join the Wichita Police Foundation social community on Facebook and Instagram
Supporting Wichita Police Foundation when you shop at Dillons by enrolling at
Dillions Community Rewards using NPO number DW884
And the winner is…Allen Kwiatkowski!
Thank you to everyone who supported the
2021 Wichita Police Foundation
Truck Raffle!
¡Y el ganador es… Allen Kwiatkowski! ¡Gracias a todos los que apoyaron la rifa de la camioneta de la Fundación de la Policía de Wichita 2021!
LEADERSHIP
Meet WPF's team — Working together for Wichita's continued growth
as a safe and friendly city that is good for people, business, and life!
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.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
