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Dozens of officers recognized for courageous and dedicated acts of service at KCPD award ceremonyKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department recognized numerous officers at an award ceremony earlier this month to show appreciation for… Read More
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An in-depth look at KCPD’s several community engagement programsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department has recently become known for its extensive community engagement programs and Chief Rick Smith’s dedication to strengthening the relationship… Read More
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KCPD’s Chief Rick Smith receives the Clarence M. Kelley AwardKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Chief of KC Police Department Rick Smith received the Clarence M. Kelley Award earlier this month at the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission’s 72nd… Read More
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Jackson County Judge finds Mayor Quinton Lucas and KC City Council violated state law after voting to massively cut KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge ruled Tuesday that Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council violated state law for passing two ordinances that… Read More
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Political action committee launches recall petition of Kansas City mayor, five council members(The Center Square) – After failing to get the required number of verified signatures for a recall election for a Kansas City councilman, the political action committee “Take KC Back”… Read More
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Emails Show Mayor’s Office Notified Kansas City Media About Defunding Plan Before Telling Police Chief Rick SmithKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Emails obtained by Liberty Alliance USA show that on May 20, 2021 Kansas City Mayor… Read More
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AG Eric Schmitt pushes back against Kansas City’s massive cuts to KCPD fundingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed an amicus brief on Thursday opposing Kansas City’s recent efforts to defund their police department. “Calls… Read More
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KCPD retains current funding for now as Jackson County Judge blocks budget cutsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County Judge issued a stay order Tuesday morning on a lawsuit filed by the Kansas City Board of Police… Read More
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Kansas City Council members who voted to ‘defund police’ may be subject to fines and removal according to state lawKANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners filed a lawsuit aimed at Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council after they voted to move… Read More
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Northland Kansas City legislators request special session in response to “defunding of the Kansas City Police Department”KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The massive budget cut to the Kansas City Police Department voted on by Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council is receiving vast criticism… Read More
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Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from ‘defunding’ police(The Center Square) – Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation… Read More
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KC Police Chief pleads for increased funding as hire freeze and staffing shortages worsenKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith announced that the department has been under a hiring freeze recently, and the freeze will continue if proper… Read More
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Judge rejects motion to dismiss felony charges against KC detective in 2019 fatal shooting of a manKANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Jackson County judge rejected a motion last month to dismiss felony charges against a Kansas City police detective in the fatal shooting of… Read More
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