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  • Watch In Passing Request

    Heading out of town for some much-needed R&R? Apply here to have Officers put your residence or business on a short list of properties they keep a close eye on while you’re gone.

    Submit a WIP

  • Delayed Crash Reporting

    If you’ve been in a minor fender-bender or in times of extreme weather, you can submit your own accident report here without waiting for an officer to arrive.

    Submit an Accident Report

  • News Releases

    Are you wondering what all those police cars were doing in your quiet cul-de-sac last night? Chances are, we posted a news release about it. Check out recent and past releases here.

    View News Releases

  • Tip Line

    Crime prevention is a team effort, and we’d love your help! We understand people may want to report suspicious activity, but not be named. Submit an anonymous tip here.

    Submit a Tip

  • Feedback

    Let us know how we’re doing! If an APD officer made your day, make your feelings known to the Chief of Police!

    Let Us Know How We're Doing!

  • 0700 Report

    Want to know who has been incarcerated in the Boone County Jail during the last 24 hours? This will redirect you to a page operated by the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

    View Recent Arrests

  • Daily Incident Log

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    Looking to see what APD officers have been up to in the past 24 hours? Here, you’ll find a simplified breakdown of calls for service and officer-initiated actions in the community.

    Check Daily Incidents

  • Records Request

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    Looking for information? Not all information is available for public release, but you can find out by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request here.

    Submit an Open Records Request

About APD

The Ashland Police Department is committed to providing professional public safety services to our residents, business partners and visitors. Ashland Police Officers work as a team with the public to meet this goal of a safe, orderly and peaceful community, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

The dedicated professionals of the Ashland Police Department serve a population of over 5,000 citizens. Our staff includes thirteen sworn police officers (9 full-time & 4 part-time), and one civilian staff. Every member of the Ashland Police Department truly cares about the safety of our community and providing excellent customer service. Our staff responds to the public safety needs of the community with the most effective measures available within our existing resources with the primary focus of ensuring the safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors.

Ashland: Growing Forward!

What’s so great about the City of Ashland? Location, for one. Ashland is situated virtually exactly between Jefferson City and Columbia on US Highway 63. If you can’t find it in Ashland, everything you need is within a 15 minute drive. With a population of over 5,000 and growing, Ashland is one of the fastest growing cities in Missouri. Love the Missouri River views? A short westbound drive out of town and you’re on the banks. Ashland is also home of the Southern Boone School District, widely regarded as the best school system in the region.