The Sedalia Police Department announced the formation of a new unit on Monday, August 16.

Authorities say the Crime Resolution Unit (CRU) will combine resources from drug investigations with community policing in order to tackle community related problems. This unit will be directly supervised by Sergeant Kevin Klein, and includes four full-time detectives.

The CRU will be designed to work with the community on specific problems that arise throughout the city of Sedalia. It looks at the overall criminal activity in the community and neighborhoods to allows both of its department and the public a chance to work together.

To report any non-emergency, suspicious activity in your neighborhood, or if you have any information on drug-related activity contact the Crime Resolution Unit at CRU@sedaliapolice.com or call (660) 827-7826 ext. 1251.

Officials say all reports do not require a name or contact information, and reports can remain anonymous.

If you need a police officer to respond – or if there is an immediate need for police response – you are urged to call 9-1-1 for emergencies, or (660) 826-8100 for non-emergencies.