Located in the densely populated area of eastern Kansas, the East Region includes the Kansas City metropolitan area, Topeka, Lawrence and Emporia. The East Region also includes Troop K – Capitol Police, and Fleet Services.
Fort Leavenworth, the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth and the Lansing Correctional facility are located within this region. The East Region is also home to numerous community, public and private colleges, including: