Public Safety
Police Department History
Discover the rich history of the Pittsburg, KS Police Department from its founding to today.
The history of the Pittsburg Police Department is a story of service, sacrifice, and continual progress. Guided by the values established by those who served before us, we proudly carry that legacy forward through technology-driven, data-informed, and community-focused policing. As we honor our past, we remain steadfast in our commitment to building a safer community, strengthening public trust, and serving every citizen with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.
Brent Narges Chief of Police
History
The Pittsburg Police Department has a rich history and has played a major role in the city’s progress. The brave and loyal men and women of the Police Department have suffered, bled, and even died for this community. This history is dedicated to all who have served honorably in the uniform of the Pittsburg Kansas Police Department throughout the years, each generation giving their best to their nation, state, and city.
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Chief of Police
Brent D. Narges
2018-Present
Melinda D. Hulvey
2004-2018
Michael O. Hall
1995-2004
Ralph W. Shanks, Jr.
1978-1995
Jack L. Spencer
1975-1978
Ralph Beard
1949-1975
Thomas M. Stowers
1941-1949
A.R. Armstrong
1917-1941
E.U. Jenks
1917-1917
Roll Rakestraw
1913-1917
Chas. Ritter
1912-1913
John Tucker
1911-1912
Ike Skinner
1909-1911
Walter Lance
1907-1909
Geo. Richardson
1906-1907
R.V. Higgins
1905-1906
C.G. Lance
1903-1905
R.V. Higgins
1901-1903
Tom Howe
1899-1901
C.G. Webb
1898-1899
W.H. Holmes
1897-1898
John Tucker
1895-1897
W.A. Mitchell
1894-1895
J.J. Leamaster
1893-1894
I.N. Skinner
1891-1893
J.J. Clayton
1890-1891
Dave Eyestone
1888-1890
Alec C. Campbell
1887-1888
J.M. Adams
1886-1887
Thos. Bilderbeck
1885-1886
John McNally
1884-1885
Edgar Jennings
1884-1884
W.A. Chapman
1883-1884
Michael Dryden
1882-1883
Alfred Shirley
1881-1882
Fred B. Sutherland
1880-1881
Awards
Platinum Award Winner – 2020
Platinum Award Winner – 2019
Platinum Award Winner – 2018
Platinum Award Winner – 2017
Platinum Award Winner – 2016
Platinum Award Winner – 2015
Platinum Award Winner – 2014
Platinum Award Winner – 2013
Platinum Award Winner – 2012
Gold Award Winner – 2011
Gold Award Winner – 2025
Gold Award Winner – 2024
Gold Award Winner – 2023
Gold Award Winner – 2022
Gold Award Winner – 2021
Award for Exemplary Service to Children and Families – 2015