State Government

Springfield City Council to discuss policing issues at next meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield City Council is meeting Monday night to discuss reversing a 2014 policy that prevented police officers from responding to non-injury motor vehicle accidents. Read More

State Government

An in-depth look at KCPD’s several community engagement programs

KANSAS 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

State Government

KCPD’s Chief Rick Smith receives the Clarence M. Kelley Award

KANSAS 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

Culture

Refund the Police: Departments around the Country Are Getting Their Funding Back after Crime Rises and Officers Quit

A year after protestors were chanting ‘Defund the Police’, many departments are seeing their funding restored and budgets increased. This comes after months of rising crime and the… Read More