Public Safety Department
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
- Mission Statement
- Officer Training
- Crime Enforcement
- Lease Enforcement
- Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Investigations
- Traffic Enforcement
- Public Housing Resident Council (PHRC)
- Staff Training and Emergency Response
- Public Safety Department
Mission Statement
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
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Investigations
- 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
Public Housing Resident Council (PHRC)
- Attend meetings
- Communication and collaboration
- Fundraising and event planning
- Recruit new members
- Build relationships
Staff Training and Emergency Response
- 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
