The Parsons Police Department announces it has earned the Silver Traffic Safety Award and the Lexipol Gold Award.

These awards recognize the department's efforts in traffic safety and police department policy management. The Silver Traffic Safety Award was presented to PPD for its initiatives in reducing traffic crashes and its participation in the Kansas Department of Transportation enforcement programs, such as "You Drink, You Drive, You Lose" and "Click It or Ticket" as well as department operated programs. This is the 9th time PPD has earned recognition for their efforts.

The Lexipol Gold Award highlights the department's commitment to maintaining high standards in policy adherence, education and continuous officer training. Parsons has been awarded the Gold Award for four straight years.