Topeka at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Topeka Police Department
- 261 Officers
- 44 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 2.44 Topeka
- 1.6 National average, cities with 100,000 to 249,999 population
- 2.2 National average
These figures reflect the Topeka Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.
Federal grant funding for Topeka
Data was last updated November 20, 2022
We identified over $499.8K in federal grant funding, FY 2015-2025
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57,428.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2025 |
CITY OF TOPEKA THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM ALLOWS UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING TRIBES, TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CRIME BASED ON THEIR OWN STATE AND LOCAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS. GRANT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES, … | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $79,639.00 | 10/1/2020 9/30/2024 |
CITY OF TOPEKA TOPEKA SHAWNEE COUNTY DIGITAL INVESTIGATIONS PROJECT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $64,995.00 | 10/1/2019 9/30/2023 |
CITY OF TOPEKA CRISIS NEGOTIATOR PROJECT AND COUNTY JAIL PROJECT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $71,199.00 | 10/1/2018 9/30/2022 |
CITY OF TOPEKA TOPEKA SHAWNEE COUNTY 2019 JAG GRANT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
Data last updated July 11, 2025
$6.6K value of military equipment has been transferred to the Topeka Police Department
The highest-value stock number reported is RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER with 27 items valued at $120.00 each
Recent equipment transfers
| Ship date | Item and National Stock Number (NSN) | Quantity | Acquisition value, each | Acquisition value, total | DEMIL code | DEMIL IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2010 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-856-6885 |
27 | 27 @ $120.00 | $3,240.00 | D | 1 |
| 7/14/2010 | RIFLE,5.56 MILLIMETER 1005-00-856-6885 |
28 | 28 @ $120.00 | $3,360.00 | D | 1 |