The Police Department provides general police protection within the City of Warrensburg. It patrols the community for the purposes of crime prevention, crime detection and traffic safety. The Police Department investigates offenses and traffic accidents, and provides crime prevention and public information programs. Among the specialized services provided by the department are: a SERT team for emergency response; a community services officer who deals with problem areas in the City on a personalized basis; special services to the Community Center; and the DARE program and other drug and alcohol awareness training in local schools.