Public Safety Department

Our Mission

The Mission of the Public Safety Department is to provide positive life-enhancing services to all HAKC residents, guests, and staff members. These services will be delivered with professionalism and respect. Public Safety will strive to maintain positive partnerships with its customers, and with the community at large. Our goal is to facilitate a safe, and harmonious environment for everyone.

Public Safety Drive and Inspiration:

Motto: “Work it Out”
Theme: “Respect Through Service”
Service Standards: Professionalism – Integrity – Honor – Service – Sacrifice

Crisis Intervention (CIT)
CPR and First Aid
Quarterly Firearms Training (Firearms training simulator)
Problem Solving and De-escalation
Self Defense Training
Pepper Spray Certification
Conflict Resolution
Statement Analysis
Active Shooter
Human Trafficking
Court Testimony and Preparation for Cross-Examination
M.O.C.S.A. – Sexual Assault
Rose Brooks – Domestic Violence
Report Writing

Public Safety Officers have police powers on HAKC properties
Enforce City Ordinances and State Statues
Foot and Vehicle Patrol on HAKC properties
Ban violators/Maintain Trespass list
Problem-Solving
De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
Crisis Intervention (CIT)
Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED)
Video Surveillance & Body Worn Cameras
Prepare case files for court testimony

Tenant complaints
Disturbance between neighbors
Cooperation and Collaboration with staff
Responsible for friends, guests, relatives
Incident reporting
Interview and Interrogation
Crime Scene Investigation

Licensed Private Investigator
Offsite investigations at privately owned residences
Fraud
Guests living illegally when not on lease or voucher
Cooperation Collaboration Partnership with KCPD
Scattered sites – trash, vehicles, other forms of blight
Investigate property damage, shootings, and neighborhood disturbances

Patrolling for blight
Document, photograph, and tow broken-down vehicles
Parking on grass violations
Blocking dumpsters
Traffic hazards
Unregistered vehicles

Attend meetings
Communication and collaboration
Fundraising and event planning
Recruit new members
Build relationships

Active shooter preparation
Fire safety and evacuation
Tornado and inclement weather
Threat assessment and personal safety
Incident reporting and documentation
On-site security CPR and First Aid

To request assistance, to report issues of concern, or for any non-emergency matters requiring a HAKC public safety response or investigation, please call 816.968.4204.

Director Victor Webb
Department of Public Safety
Housing Authority of Kansas City
3822 Summit St., Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816.968.4165