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Community Center

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1. Are Community Center Rental Agreements available online

Please see the Community Center Rental Agreements for Individuals, Families or Business.

2. What time does the community center open for walkers?

Typically it opens at 7:00 am.

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Parks System

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1. Are Park Shelter's Available for public use?

We currently have 3 shelters available at Southside Park, 2 Shelters @ City Lake, 2 Shelters @ Central Park, and 1 Shelter at the Sports Complex.

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Police

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1. When should I call 911?

Call 911 when there is: 

• A crime in progress
• A fire
• A medical emergency
• Situations in which help is needed immediately
• When someone is in physical danger

Although your address will appear on the 911-computer screen when you call, the dispatcher will still immediately ask you your address and the nature of your emergency. This is to verify that the address on the screen is accurate. On rare occasions, the address displayed on the screen is different than the location the caller is actually calling from. Also, the location of cell phone calls do not display on the screen. If your emergency requires fire, rescue, medical, or police response, the Lafayette County Communications Center will take your information and then dispatch appropriate personnel. It is important that the 911 number not be called for road conditions, general information, to report a non-emergency crime, information, etc. Tying up these lines for non-emergency issues could cost a life.

2. Who should I report a crime to?

No matter where you actually live, if the crime occurred in City of Concordia, you need to call the Concordia Police Department. If the crime occurred in another city or in the county, the crime should be reported to the law enforcement agency responsible for that area. Concordia Police have two main numbers you can call. Those numbers are 911 (emergency), and 660-463-2140 (non-emergency).

3. If I have a problem but it's not an emergency, whom should I call?

For those situations in which the immediate intervention of emergency personnel is not needed, call 660-463-2140.

4. How can I obtain an ex-parte/Order of Protection?

Certain criteria must be met in order to obtain an Ex Parte Order of Protection. 

• First, the person wanting the order (Petitioner) and the person being served (Respondent) must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Second, both Petitioner and Respondent must have a physical address. 
• Third, the order can be filed in the county of residence of either party, the county of the abuse, or the county of the respondent's place of employment.

If the criteria are met, the petitioner must go to the Circuit Court in Lexington, Missouri. The Lafayette County Victim’s Advocate, located in the Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, may assist you. They may be contacted at telephone number 660-259-6181.

5. Where is Municipal Court held?

Municipal Court is held at the Concordia Community Center, which is located at:
802 S Gordon
Concordia, MO 64020

6. How can I check to see if there is a registered sex offender living in my area?

The Lafayette County Sheriff's Department maintains a list of sex offenders residing in Lafayette County who are required to register under Section 589.400 RSMo. A list of sex offenders is offered as a public service to citizens who may need this information for the protection and well-being of their families. You may also check the state sex offenders website regarding registered sex offenders.

7. I was issued a traffic ticket. Where do I go to pay it?

Your summons requires you to appear in person before the Concordia Municipal Court on the date and time indicated at the top of the summons. If you wish to plead guilty and pay your fine and court costs by mail or at Municipal Court Office, it must be paid before 4:30 p.m. the day before your court date.

Only certain violations may be paid before your court date. Contact the Municipal Court Clerk at 660-463-2228 to determine the violations and fines that are payable out of court.

If you wish to plead guilty without coming to court, follow these steps:

1. Sign your name to the "Appearance, Plea of Guilty and Waiver" on the back of the ticket.
2. Include a Money Order (or) Cashier's Check made payable to: City of Concordia.
3. Mail the ticket and full payment to:
   Concordia Municipal Court
   P.O. Box 847
   Concordia, MO 64020
4. Payments must be received prior to 4:30 p.m. the day before your court date.

If it is your intention to plead not guilty to the violation, you must appear in court on the date and time indicated on the top of your summons.

Warning: A warrant will be issued for your arrest and/or a Suspension of your Driver's License will occur if you fail to appear in court or your payment has not been received by your scheduled appearance date.

8. What do I do if a police officer turns on his lights and siren to stop me?

You should immediately pull to the edge of the roadway and place your vehicle in park. Please remain in your vehicle. It is very important that you place your hands in plain view and follow the officer’s instructions to ensure officer and citizen safety.

9. Can I request extra patrol in my neighborhood?

If you are concerned about possible illegal activity occurring in your neighborhood and you would like extra patrol in that area, you can call the police department at 660-463-2140 to request extra patrol. Requests for extra patrols are added to a list and distributed directly to our officers to alert them of your concerns.

10. We will be leaving on vacation. Does the department provide increased patrol around our residence while we're out of town?

For citizens within the City Limits of Concordia, the department offers vacation checks to our citizens who will be out of town for an extended time. A Vacation Request Form (PDF) can be completed on the main page to our website, just click the button or call our department prior to leaving on vacation. Your address, along with the dates you plan on being out of town will be provided to officers and they will make every effort to keep an eye on your residence while you're away.

11. What happens after I file a written report about an incident?

The department reviews each report written to ascertain whether there is sufficient information to conduct a follow-up investigation. If there is information that is available for a case solution, the case leads are assigned for further development. During this process, an officer may contact you to see if you have any additional information. If you have a question reference your case please call us.

12. How do I obtain a copy of a Concordia Police report or accident report?

• Copies are $5 each; however additional charges may apply to large reports for processing and copying. You will be apprised of these charges beforehand.
• If you would like a copy of the report, fill out a request for report form at the Concordia Police Department (this form may be found in the FORMS area of our web page). It is advisable to call ahead to see if the report is ready for release.
• If you are not picking up the report at the Police Department, enclose a self addressed stamped envelope so it may be mailed to you. Information contained on reports cannot be disseminated over the phone. Reports will not be faxed or submitted electronically.

For more information visit the Obtaining Police & Accident Reports Page.

13. Do I have to wait 24 hours before I can report a person missing?

There is no rule that states that you have to wait 24 hours to report a missing person. It depends on the person who is missing, their age, mental state and vulnerability.

If the missing person is a child, elderly, or a person in a very depressed state then you need to alert the police right away. If the person is late home or late for an appointment, then it is sensible to try and contact the person or the last place they were, then wait a reasonable amount of time prior to contacting the police.

14. I reported a crime but the officer has not called me back.

Normally, if there is no new information related to your case, and you did not request the officer call you back, they will not call. Due to the number of cases the officers work, they are unable to give updates on all of the cases.

You are encouraged, however, to call the officer working the case and ask about the status. Especially if you have new information or were expecting the officer to call back and they did not.

15. I left a message for an officer to call me back but he has not returned my calls. What should I do?

On occasion, because of schedule changes or days off, it may be a few days before they get your message. If you have new information about your case that needs immediate action, and the officer working on your case is off duty, report the information to the duty officer for follow up.

16. I called to report drug information but nothing happened? Why was my information not acted upon?

There are several possible reasons this can occur:

• The information you provided involves a suspect currently involved in an active investigation. Acting on your information may jeopardize a larger investigation already in progress. Unfortunately, when you call, we cannot reveal this information. When the caller sees no action, they feel they were ignored when in fact, their information was important to the case. Because of the confidentiality of investigations, the caller providing the information may never know how important the information was.
• Sometimes a caller will provide information that is "current" active drug activity. Although this information may be current, it may be held until an opportune time due to extenuating circumstances involved in an investigation. It may take several months or as much as a year before the effects of this information can be productive.

17. How much alcohol can I drink and drive legaly?

Any amount of alcohol consumed impairs a person's ability to drive. The legal limit in Missouri is 0.08% of blood-alcohol content. How much alcohol it takes to reach this point varies depending on a person's size, how much is consumed during a specific period of time, etc. There is no set rule for how much you can drink and be under the legal limit.

18. What can I do about cars and trucks parked in front of my house?

Streets are considered public parking, therefore, vehicles parked on a city street are allowed as long as they have current and valid registration. As long as they are on the city street they can park in front of your home.

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Recreation Programs

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1. What is the address to the Concordia Family Aquatic Center?

Concordia Family Aquatic Center, 

502 South Sunset Hills Drive, 

Concordia, MO 64020

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training

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1. What are your Trail Hours?

Frequently!

2. Which Shelters have Electricity?

We currently have 3 shelters available, of which ONLY Shelter B has Electricity. See our Shelter Listing information for more details.

3. what are your hours of operation?

Our offices are open M-F from 8: AM - 4:30 PM.