We're looking for a hard-working and dedicated individual to join our team! We are now hiring for a detective position. You can learn more and apply at: eldoks.com/pdcareers

Our Click It or Ticket campaign begins Sunday and runs through June 2. Be sure you are buckled up every time you get in a vehicle. To read more, visit: eldoks.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Mark your calendars now so you don't miss out on the fun of National Night Out Aug. 6! If you would like to help make this another successful event, you can participate by donating or volunteering to help. To learn more, email [email protected].

Seat checks are done by appointment at the El Dorado Police Department, which is an Inspection Station by a Child Passenger Seat Technician. To schedule an appointment, contact Sgt. Thompson or Officer Couch at 316-321-9120 or [email protected] or [email protected].

You can send your traffic complaints to [email protected] and an officer will be in contact with you. If it is an emergency, please call 911.

As part of National Safety Month in June, Sgt. Thompson and Officer Couch will be at the El Dorado Walmart to demonstrate the importance of child seat safety. They will even help install the car seat. Walmart will be providing info on bicycle safety.

On July 3, we received our Gold Community Traffic Safety Award from Kansas Department of Transportation From Troy Wells, Law Enforcement Liaison.

As the Central Avenue Project continues, drivers will be reduced to one lane each direction from east of Griffith Street to nearly Main Street beginning on Monday. In addition, Vine and Central will become a four-way stop. The traffic signals will be flashing red, with stop signs

Have you thought about joining us at the El Dorado Police Department? Our next testing date will be Aug. 13. Visit eldoks.com/jobs to apply now so you can be scheduled for this testing date.

Beginning at about 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, a detour will be in place for the intersection of Vine and Central as the Central Avenue Project progresses. This will impact thru traffic north and south of Central on Vine Street. This will remain in place for a couple of weeks.

July 22 through Aug. 11, motorists can expect increased safety messaging as well as enforcement from the El Dorado Police Department for speeding to urge drivers to obey posted speed limits and help reduce crashes and fatalities as part of KDOT's "Speeding Wrecks Lives."

Alcohol is the main impairing substance people think of while driving, but illegal recreational drugs, such as marijuana, are just as dangerous. Driving high and or drunk can still lead to a DUI, or worse.

The El Dorado Police Department has free gun locks available to help keep kids safe. If you would like one, please come to the Police Department or ask an officer for a gun lock.

Payments are currently unable to be accepted via phone. You may submit your payment in person at the Court during business hours. For other business, email [email protected]. We'll continue to monitor the situation and share an update when the phones are working again.

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose campaign has just ended. During the previous 2 1/2 weeks, El Dorado Police Department conducted overtime saturation patrols to aggressively enforce Kansas impaired driving laws.

El Dorado Police Department joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of seat belts. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign Nov. 22-29.

There will not be any VIN inspections on Nov. 27 or 28. Have a happy Thanksgiving!