Augusta Department of Public Safety

2100 North Ohio Street
Augusta, Kansas 67010
(316) 775-4500

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Welcome to the Augusta Department of Public Safety Online
Welcome, we are glad you took the time to visit our site. Please feel free to peruse our site, sign our guestbook, and see what the Augusta Department of Public Safety is all about. Should you have comments, suggestions, or questions you can e-mail any of the officers by going to the "Meet your officers" page.

Interested in a career with the Augusta Department of Public Safety? Check out our employment opportunities page.

Augusta Department of Public Safety Mission Statement

The department is committed to the basic mission of order maintenance, crime control, fire suppression, and fear reduction by structuring our service delivery in a way that will reinforce the strengths of the City of Augusta and Fire District #2. The department will build partnerships with the community it serves and with other stakeholders in order to identify the best way to solve problems. Every action by Department Member's will reflect the importance of protecting the constitutional rights and personal freedoms of the people we serve.

Augusta Department of Public Safety Value Statement

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ligning services with community needs
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nderstanding by always listening
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iving more than receiving
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nequivocal passion and commitment in ensuring the job is done right the first time
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taying focused, linking all activities and efforts to delighting the customer
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enacious pursuit of collaborative community decision-making
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lways focused on achieving goals through integrity, courtesy, fairness, and honesty


INTEGRITY IS THE BASIS FOR COMMUNITY TRUST

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What's new on the site?

March 2010: Bugs is back! That's right, the Bugs Bunny Club starts Saturday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the Augusta Historical Theater, located at 523 State Street. The first movie of the season is "Madagascar." Come spend a morning of fun, prizes and a movie with us!

Volunteer Firefighters mark 100 Years...and Counting! The Augusta Department of Public Safety volunteer fire unit will celebrate their 100 year anniversary of dedicated service to the community on July 20, 2009. The volunteer fire unit was started on July 20, 1909 and has been a critical part of the ADPS family. A celebration page will be posted in the near future, so be sure to check back.

WE WANT YOU!! The Augusta Department of Public Safety is taking applications for reserve police officer positions. These are volunteer positions and training will be provided. For more information, contact Sgt. Jeremy Johnston at (316) 775-4500 or via e-mail at jjohnston@augustadps.org.

Do you need a storm shelter??? In case of severe weather, those who do not have a storm shelter may come to the Augusta Department of Public Safety building, located at 2100 N. Ohio Street. Our staff will open a room that will serve as a shelter.


July 13, 2009:  SRO Brian Smith was named the 2009 Kansas School Resource Officer of the Year. Photo courtesy Augusta Daily Gazette. Augusta Safety Officers check on water levels in the Highland Drive Edition on April 27, 2009 during a flood.   Photo courtesy Augusta Daily Gazette, 04/27/2009. 03/04/2009:  Augusta Public Safety Sergeants McCluskey, Stueven and Officer Weber received a life saving award for their work on a cardiac call in January.  Photo courtesy Augusta Daily Gazette.
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