Law Enforcement
Aurora and Marionville Police Departments add mental health liaison to their forcesAURORA, Mo. – Aurora and Marionville Chief of Police Wes Coatney has hand-picked a mental health liaison for his two conjoined police departments. Officer Alexandria Raymundo will serve… Read More
Law Enforcement
New Missouri law gives Kansas City police 25% of city’s budget(The Center Square) – A new law requires the Kansas City board of police to receive 25% of Kansas City’s general revenue fund, an increase from the previous… Read More
Local News
West Plains PD ready for 2nd annual community police academy, looks to add new community advisory boardWEST PLAINS, Mo. – The West Plains Police Department is gearing up for its second annual Community Police Academy, while forming a new Police Community Advisory Committee to focus… Read More
State Government
Missouri launches $500,000 program to help first responders deal with trauma(The Center Square) – Missouri is launching a $500,000 program to assist first responders in coping with stress or trauma related to their duties. During the final week… Read More
National
Olathe man arrested for leading officers on high-speed chase down airport runway, had meth and illegal firearm in vehicleKANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Olathe, Kansas man indicted for leading police officers on a high-speed chase down a Kansas City airport runway and possessing drugs and an illegal… Read More
State Government
Westport property owner enraged with KC Mayor’s, City Council’s focus on ‘civil rights monitors’ rather than security after recent shootingKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After yet another shooting in KC’s Westport Business District last weekend, property owner Bill Nigro is infuriated that the city continues to focus on “civil… Read More
Culture
DeSantis launches National Police Week to honor those in blue(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 11-17 as National Police Week.He’s expanded on a tradition begun by… Read More
National
House conservatives ready law-and-order agenda ahead of midtermsCrime is on the rise around the country, the midterm elections are fast approaching, and the largest bloc of House conservatives is preparing a comprehensive package of law-and-order legislation. Read More
State Government
Police find another $250,000 in stolen property from “elaborate” storage unit schemeKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City police found another $250,000 in stolen property from storage units earlier this week in what they call an “enormous” and “elaborate” scheme. … Read More
State Government
Retiring Chief Smith: Kansas City must continue to support police to reduce crime, remain greatThey went after his reputation. They went after his job. They went after his budget. But on Friday, Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith leaves office on his own… Read More
State Government
Former police captain Richard Sayles to run for city council in Kansas City’s NorthlandFormer policeman Richard Sayles has announced his candidacy for the second district of Kansas City’s city council. The second district is located in Kansas City’s Northland. Though the election… Read More
National
Americans more worried about crime amid violence, retail crime wave(The Center Square) – After a major spike in violent crime in recent years and a wave of retail theft, Americans are growing more concerned about crime.Newly released… Read More
State Government
Car, home and business break-ins are plaguing Kansas City residents. What you can do about itAfter a stunning 40 vehicles in Grandview, Missouri and 70 in nearby Overland Park, Kansas were broken into last week by brazen burglars, car owners must wonder what… Read More
State Government
Unpunished attack on St. Louis police raises alarm and questions: Will there be charges?St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner appeared strangely hesitant this week to charge a man who allegedly pointed a gun at officers in their police car early Saturday. Read More
State Government
School resource officer hailed as hero for subduing Olathe East High School shooterOLATHE, Ks. – Despite a local newspaper editorial oddly questioning whether he acted properly, an Olathe school resource officer is being hailed as a hero for taking down… Read More
State Government
New camera technology scans license plates, helps Springfield Police solve major crimesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is currently testing a new way to catch criminals around the city via specialized license plate scanning technology. According to… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Criticism of police, defund policies ignite epic violent crime wave“Blessed are the peacekeepers, for they shall be called the children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 In the wake of last year’s civil unrest riots and violent public… Read More
State Government
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 the officers’ courageous and dedicated… Read More
Kansas, Uncategorized
Police offer reward for information leading to individual who beheaded police officer’s three-month-old puppyPARSONS, Kan. – Parsons Police Department is offering a $4,000 award for information leading to the arrest of someone who beheaded a dog belonging to one of their officers… Read More
State Government
Attorney General sues small Missouri town for ‘taxation’ by traffic citation(The Center Square) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on Friday filed a lawsuit against the city of Moscow Mills for violating state laws prohibiting quotas for traffic tickets. Read More