Burlington Police Department

Burlington Police Department serves Burlington, KS. Some of the police department’s responsibilities and services include protecting lives and property, enforcing laws, apprehending criminals, recovering stolen property, locating missing persons, traffic safety, maintaining a close working relationship with other public safety agencies, as well as a wide variety of other types of calls. The Burlington Police Department maintains its offices at 616 South Third Street. After hours dispatching is handled through the Coffey County Sheriff’s Office (620) 364-2123. The Police Department consists of six patrol officers, a chief, a full-time animal control officer and a police records clerk. BURLINGTON POLICE OFFICERS ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FUTURE OPENINGS Burlington Police Department is accepting applications for an eligibility list for patrol officers for anticipated future openings. A Burlington Police officer performs general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Residence within five miles of the corporate limits of the City of Burlington is required within six months of employment. Non-emergency: (620) 364-8757. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Burlington city, KS has an estimated population of 2,615.