Riley County Police Department Employee Directory
Law EnforcementKansas, United States51-200 Employees
The Riley County Police Department is a mid-sized law enforcement agency based in Manhattan, Kansas, serving Riley County and the communities of Manhattan and Ogden. It is recognized as the first consolidated and first accredited law enforcement agency in Kansas, with a mission to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens it serves. The department emphasizes a framework of values including integrity, teamwork, initiative, empathy, reliability, judgment, professionalism, and loyalty. In January 2025, the department executed a search warrant at CBD American Shaman in the 700 block of North 11th Street in Manhattan. Founded in 1974 through the consolidation of city and county law enforcement, the agency has undergone leadership changes, with Brian Peete serving as director beginning in 2023 as the sixth person to hold the post.