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Galena Police Department to conduct Enforcement Campaign near High Schools

Beginning February 22 through March 5, The Galena Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.


“Even one teen death is unacceptable, please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”


Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.

Patrol Officer Position

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time & Part Time

SALARY:  Depending of Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character.  Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.

The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application;  Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov  or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.

Taking Down DUI (New Year)

Beginning December 26, and continuing through January 3rd, The Galena Police Department will join many other police agencies across the state, including the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office & Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Taking Down DUI traffic enforcement campaign, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).  

            The winter holidays are upon us, but this winter holiday is different. We are in the middle of a COVID pandemic. While we are all aware of the effects COVID has had on us, it has had a dramatic and devastating effect on our roads as well.

Marijuana, opioid, and alcohol use have increased substantially in general during the pandemic, but also with motor vehicle drivers.  These impairing substances now identified in nearly 25% of serious and fatal crashes. Remember, these crashes do not just affect the impaired driver- these crashes involve others that share the vehicle and road with us –passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Impaired driving crashes are completely preventable.

According to KDOT, in comparison with other holidays, the New Year’s Holiday period outranks most of the other holidays in number of crashes in which at least one of the drivers is impaired by alcohol and/or other drugs.  Your choice to drive or to take other safe transportation rests solely with you.

A DUI will change your life forever. A DUI arrest and conviction results in jail time, the suspension or permanent revocation of driver’s license, thousands of dollars for fines, bail, court costs, attorney fees and increased insurance costs.  

“If you plan on using an impairing substance over the holiday season; Line up a ride with a sober acquaintance or other safe transportation BEFORE you go out.     On the drive to zero, you are in the driver’s seat.” 

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Patrol Officer Position

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time & Part Time

SALARY:  Depending of Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character.  Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.

The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, and drug and alcohol testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application;  Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov  or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.

Thanksgiving Safe Arrival

Beginning Friday, November 20, through Sunday, Nov 29, 2020 the Galena Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, in the Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrivaltraffic enforcement campaign.  A grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will support overtime enforcement efforts.  While all Kansas Traffic Laws will be enforced, this extra provision will be aggressively targeting and removing impaired drivers from our roads.

According to KDOT, the day before Thanksgiving sees more impairment-related crashes than any other day of the year.  Those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, are a danger to all they share the road with–their passengers, other motorists and their passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.  Impaired driving crashes tend to be more severe.  On average, across Kansas, three persons are injured every day, and one person is killed every four days in alcohol/drug-related crashes.  Vehicle occupants in alcohol- or other drug-related crashes are over 2 ½ times more likely to be injured or killed than those involved in crashes where alcohol or other drugs were not a factor.   

Each week across Kansas, over 250 drivers are arrested for choosing to drive impaired

(Driving Under the Influence).  A DUI conviction will result in jail time, the suspension or revocation of driver’s license, a fine of $500 to $2,500, participation in an alcohol or other drug treatment program and, where alcohol is cited as a contributing factor, the purchase and installation of an ignition interlock device by the offender.  This device prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is present in the driver’s breath.  All of this is in addition to thousands of dollars more for bail, court costs, and attorney fees.  

 “Keep in mind that if you are going to be drinking;  Arrange to ride with a non-drinking acquaintance BEFORE you go out.”

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or both is a choice YOU make.  Make the right choice. On the drive to zero, YOU are in the driver’s seat. 

1st Responder’s Meet & Greet

Thursday October 8, 2020 starting at 6:00pm at the Galena Municipal Building there will be a Community Meet and Greet for all area 1st responders. There will be a meal provided by Local Business owner Bob Mitchell. This is a chance for the Community to meet, visit and get to know your area first responders.

Main Street Closed for Maintenance

Main Street from 7th to Front Street will be closed on Saturday September 19 through Sunday September 20th. There will be a crew working to Seal, Paint Traffic Lines and Parking Spots.

Please make other arrangements for parking during this time and avoid this section to allow the workers to complete their work without delay.

We understand this may be an inconvenience but appreciate your cooperation while improvements and needed maintenance are being performed.

The City of Galena is Accepting Sealed Bids

The City of Galena is accepting sealed bids for a

2010 Ford Crown Victoria

Mileage: 163316

VIN: 2FABP7BV2AX125628

This vehicle is parked at the Galena Police Department at 210 Turner Drive in Galena. If you would like to look at it before bidding. (620) 783-1900.

The bids must be sealed in an envelope and turned into the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 PM Friday September 18, 2020. Bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting held on September 21, 2020.

You Drink. You Drive. You Lose- is Just Ahead

The Galena Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Kansas from August 20 through Labor Day, September 7, in an effort in removing drunk and other impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. 

It is illegal to drive while impaired, yet, in 2018 one person was killed in a drunk driving crash every 50 minutes in the United States.

Driving after consuming alcohol or any other potentially impairing substance is a choice

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers: 

To have a sober driver lined up BEFORE you drink alcohol away from home. Or take a sober ride to and from the location. Remember, this is your decision.

Check your medications for driving warnings.  More and more in Kansas, DUI arrests are occurring during daytime hours, largely due to the side effects of prescription drugs. 

BEFORE you choose to drink and drive, think about your family, your friends, your coworkers, neighbors.  

Always wear your seat belt, it is your best defense against impaired drivers. Every trip, every time. 

You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year. 

Burglary / Damage to City Property / One in Custody

On August 7, 2020 at approximately 12:30pm, the Galena Police Department was notified by City Employees that someone had broke into the City Pool and damaged property in the City Park. Once on scene officers investigated and a suspect was identified. Officers located the suspect at approximately 2:30pm, took him into custody and transported him to the Cherokee County Jail.  

Charges are being submitted for Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property on 27-year-old Bazil M. Hudson of Galena, KS. He is being held on $2500.00 bond.