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McPherson Police Department launches recruitment drive to bolster local force

Chief Mikel T. Golden seeks full-time officers to serve city's 14,000 residents

Cronkite, Greg Loving

16 Jul 2026 • 2 min read

Courtesy of MPD

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MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department is recruiting full-time officers to fully staff its 34-member force and protect the city's nearly 14,000 residents, offering starting wages of $23.04 an hour.

Under the direction of Chief Mikel T. Golden, the 154-year-old agency prefers state-certified applicants but will provide basic academy training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center for candidates who possess above-average written and verbal skills.

The department also employs 15 civilian staff members across its 6-square-mile jurisdiction.

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