Public Safety
Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Public Safety Page, your source for stories, updates, and insights into the exceptional individuals and agencies dedicated to keeping our small rural community safe. Here, we bring you a collection of compelling stories, updates, and insights about our local law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical services (EMS). We believe that a well-informed community is a stronger and safer community. The Public Safety Page is designed to empower you with knowledge, foster trust, and encourage cooperation between residents and our public safety personnel. Together, we can work towards a secure and resilient Excelsior Springs.
Lawson man killed, three injured in Route PP crash
A 22-year-old Lawson man died, and three others were injured in a three-vehicle crash early Jan. 29 on Route PP in Clinton County.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 25, 2026
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs High School releases fall semester honor rolls
Excelsior Springs High School just dropped its fall 2026 honor rolls... a big shoutout to the Tigers who hit the books, stayed consistent, and earned ...
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Excelsior Springs approves first body-worn cameras for police officers
Excelsior Springs Police Department will implement body-worn cameras after the City Council approved funding Jan. 5. Here’s what to know about policy, storage, and public ...
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Debate over 60/40 public safety tax split exposes long-term funding crunch for police and fire
Excelsior Springs City Council voted last month to shift the city’s Public Safety Sales Tax from an informal 50/50 split to 60% for fire and ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 11, 2026
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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City Council Advances Senior Meal Delivery, Police Cameras, Nuisance Enforcement
Excelsior Springs council approved fire training facility fees, Axon body/dash cams, and funding to launch the Meals & a Visit program for homebound seniors.
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ESPD Organizes Historic Department-Wide Meeting, Addressing Local Crime and Plan
For the first time in at least two decades, every corner of the Excelsior Springs Police Department gathered in one room last month, as Chief ...
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Quick-thinking Youth Help Limit Damage in Magnolia Street Shed Fire
A group of local youth played a key role in alerting residents and calling 911 after a storage shed behind a Magnolia Street home became ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 4, 2026
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Multi-Agency Pursuit Ends Near The Elms; Both Suspects Now in Custody
A stolen vehicle pursuit that rolled into Excelsior Springs Friday night ended near The Elms Hotel with one arrest at the scene and a second ...
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Nine New Child Pornography Counts Filed Against Excelsior Springs Youth Volunteer; Police Say More Victims Likely
Excelsior Springs police say former church youth volunteer Donald Aaron Axtell now faces nine additional child pornography charges, bringing the total to 12 counts including ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 21, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Weapon Found in Backpack at Excelsior Springs High School, No Threat to Students
A firearm was discovered in a backpack left at Excelsior Springs High School following a wrestling tournament on Saturday. School officials said the backpack belonged ...
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Shop With a Cop in Excelsior Springs
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QRDsDO4YwUE Shop With a Cop returned to Excelsior Springs on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, bringing together local officers, volunteers, and kids for a busy and ...
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Excelsior Springs City Council Approves Regulations for Overnight Warming Centers
As winter temperatures drop, organizations in Excelsior Springs now have a clear, legal process for opening overnight warming centers after the City Council approved new ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 14, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 7, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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