General Info

The Kelso Police Department works to provide law enforcement services and ensure the safety and security of citizens. It maintains a communication center that responds to various emergency and nonemergency calls. The department hosts a citizens police academy that educates citizens regarding the structure and activities of the police department. The Kelso Police Department conducts National Night Out, Crime Stoppers and School Resource Officer programs. It supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which helps children avoid involvement with drugs, gangs and violence. The department also maintains a sex offender registry. The Kelso Police Department additionally operates patrol and support services divisions, as well as has a drug task force. It is located in Kelso, Wash.