“McGruff” the Crime Prevention Dog
The City of Odessa Police Department provides “McGruff” the Crime Prevention Dog within the city limits of Odessa, Missouri. “McGruff” makes yearly appearances in the First Grade Classrooms of McQuerry Elementary School and at other events. For more information about “McGruff”, contact the Odessa Police Department or visit him online.

D.A.R.E. Program
The City of Odessa Police Department provides the D.A.R.E. program to area middle school students. The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program is presented with the cooperation of the Odessa School District. For more information about D.A.R.E., contact the Odessa Police Department or visit D.A.R.E. online. 

Animal Control
The City of Odessa Police Department provides dog and cat control within the city limits of Odessa, Missouri. Procedures for adoption of dogs and cats may be obtained at the clinic. Their phone number is (816) 633-5712 or (816) 230-8484. The Animal Control Facility for the City of Odessa is located at:

Odessa Animal Clinic
100 W. Main Street
Odessa. MO 64076