Frequently Asked Questions

The mission of the Riley County Police Department Finance Office is to minimize the financial and social cost of public safety. To see more information about our budget and finance, click here.

Information on Fake Patty's Day can be found by clicking here.

The Riley County Police Department provides fingerprinting services for a variety of applications and licensing. There is no need to schedule an appointment as fingerprints will be available on a walk-in basis only.

To use this service you can go to:
The Riley County Police Department
1001 South Seth Child Road
Manhattan, KS 66502

Fingerprinting is available Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm in the front lobby. Some general licensing applications examples that can benefit from this service include teachers, daycares, adoptions, nursing, insurance, and others not mentioned.

The cost for application and background check purpose fingerprinting is $15. We accept most forms of payment, to include cash, check, money order, and credit/debit cards.

The cost for Concealed Carry Licensing will continue to be $32.50 and can be paid through the same avenues.

Found property is held by the Riley County Police Department for 60 days. If you are missing any of the following property you can contact RCPD at 785-537-2112, ext. 1906. You will need to provide proof of ownership to make a claim.

July 4th is observed as the birth of American independence with celebrations ranging from fireworks, parades, and get-togethers. The Riley County Police Department wants to educate the public about local laws and ordinances surrounding the holiday to ensure the public's safety.

Each city in Riley County has different rules and regulations in regard to Fireworks. No bottle rockets or M80s are allowed in the State.

Manhattan

Discharge 8 am to midnight, July 1 through 4

• Sales are allowed from noon July 1 through midnight July 4
• Unlawful to discharge fireworks in streets, alleys, parks or on public property.
• Unlawful to throw or shoot fireworks in the direction of people or vehicles.
• Unlawful to ignite aerial luminaries, sometimes called sky lanterns or floating lanterns.

Ogden

Discharge 8 am to midnight, July 1 through 4

• No discharging fireworks in the streets or roadways
• Fireworks are allowed in City Park

Riley County

Discharge 8 am to midnight, July 1 through 4

• "...Shall not prohibit the discharge, firing, or ignition, at any time, of approved fireworks as set forth in Section 6, herein, upon land zoned for agricultural purposes pursuant to the zoning regulations of Riley County, Kansas, and with permission of the landowner or tenant, provided any such discharge, firing or ignition does not occur within 200 feet of any property line."

How to File a Complaint

Do not call 911 for firework noise complaints. Only call 911 for emergencies. If you call 911 for a non-emergent matter, our highly trained team of dispatchers will politely ask you to call back on our administrative line so the emergency line is free for critical use. To learn more about what is considered an emergency, click here. To file a noise complaint for firework issues outside of the lawful hours posted above, please call our non-emergent line at 785-537-2112.

Firework Safety

Before you go out to celebrate, please read some safety tips from our friends at the Manhattan Fire Department.

• Soak used fireworks in a bucket of water prior to disposal
• Always read the fireworks label for proper firing instructions
• Use fireworks only in a clear area away from houses, buildings, and dry grass
• Fireworks should not be ignited in glass or metal containers
• Never hold fireworks in your hand when lighting
• Keep observers at a safe distance
• Fireworks should only be discharged under adult supervision
• Have a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher close

You can find more information on the City of Manhattan's website.

Pet Safety

Fireworks may be enjoyable for some people; however, some pets may find the loud noise disturbing.

If you can:

• Keep your pet indoors, in a quiet room
• Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended near animals
• Keep pets away from fireworks or flames, including unlit fireworks they could ingest
• Keep identification tags on pets in case they get disoriented and run away from home

From everyone at the Riley County Police Department, we hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Parking

Game-day parking ordinances will be in effect for all home football games. Restricted parking is enforced in order to address congestion, access, and safety concerns. Parking will be prohibited and tow zones will be enforced along the following streets:

• South side of Hobbs Drive from Winnie Drive to Kenmar Drive
• South side of Vaughn Drive from Ranser Road to Kenmar Drive
• South side of Cassell Road from Ranser Road to Kenmar Drive
• West side of Ranser Road from Cassell Road to Hobbs Drive
• West side of Kenmar Drive from Kimball Avenue to Hobbs Drive
• South side of Winnie Drive from Kenmar Drive to Ranser Road
• West side of Winnie Drive from Ranser Road to Hobbs Drive
• North side of Sunny Circle and the North side of Meade Circle
• West side of Parkway Drive north of Kimball Avenue
• East side of Hillview Drive from Kimball Avenue to St. Christopher Circle
• South and West sides of Snowbird Drive from Tamarron Terrace to the end of the Snowbird cul-de-sac
• Skyler Circle from Snowbird Drive to the end of the cul-de-sac

In designated areas, property owners are permitted to allow temporary front yard parking on game days.