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November 2024
Sixteen Officers Recognized at Awards For Valor CeremonyFall 2024 Citizens Police Academy Class Graduates
October 2024
KCPD Tows 10 Vehicles In Sideshow EnforcementFrom Life Alert to LAPD and KCPD, Dispatcher Motivated to Make a Difference
Reminder: CryWolf Services Processes Alarm Systems
Domestic Violence Detective Dedicated To Delivering Justice
KCPD Hosts Faith & Blue Events
Detective, Officer Save Woman's Life
September 2024
181st EOC Graduates From Police AcademyMarine, Translator Earns Sergeant Promotion
181st Entrant Officer Class Honors Fallen Officer
Officers Make Arrests, Tow Vehicles From Illegal Sideshows
August 2024
Walking The Walk: Recruiter Enters New ArenaDetectives Arrest Juveniles Linked To Dozens Of Property Crimes
From College Cornerback To Cop, KC Native Finds Success Out In The Field
Detectives, Analyst End Business Robbery Crime Spree
Three Lateral Officers Join KCPD
Officers and Employees Recognized In Promotion Ceremony
July 2024
SVU Detective Devoted To Protecting ChildrenFrom Curious College Student To Life-Saving Detective
June 2024
KCPD Installs First “Soft Interview Room” In Missouri by Project Beloved182nd Entrant Officer Class Begins
A Global Reach: Four Naturalized Citizens Training To Become Officers
May 2024
Officers Zero In On Illegal Street Racing180th Entrant Officer Class Graduates From Police Academy
Fallen Officer Jim Muhlbauer Honored At Candlelight Vigil in Washington D.C.
KCPD Holds 2024 Memorial Service
CIT Officers Take Home Awards
KCPD Launches Groundbreaking Initiative to Improve Service
April 2024
KCPD Gifts Vehicle To VolunteerKCPD Sergeant Receives Lifetime Award for CIT Efforts
Summer Testing Dates For Police Recruits
Statement Regarding Investigation
New Permitting Procedure for Private Alarms
Call Taker Eager To Make A Difference
KCPD Disptacher Defines Grace Under Pressure
A Dozen Officers Receive Life-Saving Awards
New Starting Pay for KCPD Recruits
Teams of Officers Break Up Illegal Sideshows
March 2024
KCPD To Implement 911 Abandoned Callback FeatureRookie Officer Changes Uniform, Focuses On Helping Community
Rookie Officer Follows Her Heart Toward Service
Officers Save Choking Baby
February 2024
Retired Officer Hits The Recruitment Trail For KCPDChief Stacey Graves Statement Regarding New Union Station Shooting Charges
Chief Stacey Graves Statement Regarding Super Bowl Celebration Charges
Update: Super Bowl Parade and Celebration Shootings
KCPD Urges Super Bowl LVIII Parade-Goers To Be Prepared
179th Entrant Officer Class Graduates From Police Academy
Words Matters In Kansas City
January 2024
KCPD Helps Raise $165,000 For Special Olympics179th Entrant Officer Class Honors Fallen Officer
From Intern To Analyst, KC Native Helps Solve Crimes
Officers, Employees Recognized In Promotion Ceremony
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Squad Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
Chief Stacey Graves Discusses 11-Hour Plan, Promotes Community Partnerships
December 2023
KCPD Social Services Teams Gives Away Hundreds Of CoatsOfficers Cheer On, Send Off ‘Snowball Express’
Deaf, Married KCPD Employees Report Success
November 2023
Brave Officers Receive Awards For ValorOfficers, Employees Honored At Awards Ceremony
178th Entrant Officer Class Graduates
KCPD Partners with Ad Hoc To Solve Missing Persons Cases and Unsolved Homicides
Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
October 2023
178th Entrant Officer Class Honors Fallen Independence Police OfficerKCPD Breast Cancer Survivor Encourages Testing
Homicides Fall In Area Supported By City-Wide Approach To Violence
September 2023
The Beyoncé Arrowhead Stadium GuideFormer Marine, Cuban Refugee On A Mission To Give Back
Fingerprint Expert Makes Strong Impression at Crime Lab
Rookie Officer Proud To Serve, Proud Of Hispanic Heritage
Supervisor’s Prints Leave Lasting Mark At Crime Lab
Crime Analyst Honors Family’s Mexican Heritage Through Action
August 2023
KCPD Testing Out New UniformsOfficers, Employees Recognized At August Award Ceremony
School Resource Officer Gives Students Steady Support
Twenty Felony Charges Filed For Recent Attacks
Rookie Officer Trades Keyboard For Badge
177th Entrant Officer Class Graduates
July 2023
Survivor Transforms Tragedy Into ServiceTaylor Swift Guide To Arrowhead Stadium Concerts
KCPD Reminder Of Danger Of Online Dating Apps
Interpreters Ready To Assist Hispanic Community Targeted In Robberies
June 2023
KCPD Urges Against Celebratory Gunfire July 4th HolidayKCPD Social Worker Offers Helping Hands
East Patrol Officer Laces Up For Surviving Spouses & Families
Patrol Officers Equipped With Narcan
May 2023
KCPD Offers Free Steering Wheel Locks to Kia, Hyundai OwnersRetired Veteran, Grandpa Joins KCPD Police Academy
Retired Veteran, Grandpa Joins KCPD Police Academy
KCPD Partners With Community, Law Enforcement Agencies To Reduce Violent Crime
Officer Saves Boy’s Life at School Day At The K
“Mama” Serves Up Meals, Love to KCPD Employees
Memorial Service Honors Fallen Officers
New Language App Leads to Better Understanding between KCPD and the Community
176th Entrant Officer Class Graduates
Sergeant’s Japanese Heritage Bursts With Pride
Tom Whittaker Sworn Into Board of Police Commissioners
BOPC Statement On Former Employee's Allegations
April 2023
Detective Takes On Grim Crimes To Protect Children178th Entrant Officer Class Begins
176th Entrant Officer Class Runs In Honor of Officer James Muhlbauer
KCPD Celebrates Call Takers & Dispatchers
The Wright Approach To Call Taking
Missing Persons Section Returns
Mental Well-Being Top Of Mind For Dispatcher
KCPD Social Workers & Officers Receive Diapers For Patrol
March 2023
Former Church Secretary Now Helping Save Lives Over The PhoneDevoted Sergeant Leads Team of Crash Experts
February 2023
Standout Athlete, SWAT Team Member Now Leads New Teammates As SergeantKCPD Mourns Deaths Of Officer James Muhlbauer & K-9 Officer Champ
KCPD Urges Parade-Goers To Be Prepared
Officers, Employees Honored For Heroism And Service
Academy Instructor Lives And Gives From The Heart
Lifelong Aspirations Fuel New Major At North Patrol Division
Hometown Pride Inspires Central Patrol Major
Community Partnership Vital For East Patrol Major
Long-Time Supervisor Flourishes, For The Record
Change Agent Now Heads Metro Patrol Division
January 2023
Second Generation Leader Commands South Patrol DivisionDedicated Instructor, Leader Now Major At Shoal Creek Patrol
Second Hispanic Deputy Chief In KCPD History Leads Investigations Bureau
Long-Time Investigator Now Leads KCPD Administration Bureau
Medal Of Valor Recipient Leads Executive Services Bureau
Hometown Public Servant Now Leads Patrol Bureau
New Deputy Chief Began Family Tradition Of KCPD Service
KCPD Social Worker Goes Along For The Ride
KCPD Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative
KCPD And Shadow Buddies Team Up To Support Children
December 2022
Stacey Graves Named Kansas City Missouri’s New Police ChiefStacey Graves Sworn In as Chief of Police
KCPD’S Life-Saving Measures Begin with Call Takers, Dispatchers
Chief's Blog: KCPD Creates New Community Engagement Division
Officers Go Holiday Shopping With Area Kids
Finalists for Chief of Police Announced
Advocate For Domestic Violence Survivors Stationed at KCPD Headquarters
Cram-A-Cruiser Collects Toys For Area Children
November 2022
175th Entrant Officer Class GraduatesKCPD Officers Receive Awards For Valor
Metro Patrol Officer Saves Baby's Life
October 2022
KCPD Receives Leadership In Law Enforcement Research AwardKCPD Warns Of Spike In Suspected Fentanyl Overdoses
Business Owner Donates E-Bike To KCPD
At East Patrol, CIO Speaks The Language
Church Donates Dolls For Children In Crisis
September 2022
BOPC Press ReleasePast Motivates Detective To Protect Kansas City’s Children
Hispanic Heritage Month: Officer Carlos Mena
Updated Property Crimes Investigations Strategy
Crime Lab’s Chemistry Experts Trace Down Leads
Cherished Employee Proudly Puts Hispanic Heritage On Display
Serving Victims At The Scene Of A Crime
Corner Café Tip-A-Cop This Weekend
South Patrol Officers Help Rescue Women From Fire
Crime Lab Supervisor Has DNA Down To A Science
Statement Regarding Department of Justice Investigation
Officer’s Westside Roots Anchor A Career Of Giving Back
Rookie Officer Drawn To Serving Others
KCPD Solves 39-year-old Cold Case Of Missing Mom
KCPD Sergeant Flies With The Air Force Thunderbirds
August 2022
Officers, Employees Recognized In Awards CeremonyNew Police Officer Eager To Be Difference Maker
Windy Road Leads To Lifelong Dream For New Police Officer
School Resource Officer Devoted To Students, Families
174th Entrant Officer Class Graduates From The Police Academy
PAL Center Provides Hundreds With School Supplies
CARE Team Motivates Mechanic’s One-Of-A-Kind Guitars
National Search Underway for KCPD Chief
July 2022
Inaugural Internship Program Gives College Students Firsthand Policing ExperienceKCPD Training Lands Sergeant In Helicopter Cockpit
KCPD Walks For Unity with Unite KC
June 2022
KCPD Urges Against Celebratory Gunfire This Independence HolidayK-9s Receive New Ballistic Vests
New Initiative Will Double KCPD's Female Officers
Residents Graduate From Citizens Police Academy
Father’s Day Is Every Day For KCPD Family
KCPD Urges Vehicle Gun Safes Amid Summer Spike In Break-Ins
KCPD Officer Receives Hometown Hero Honor
Bride’s Wedding Pictures Stolen, Pleas For Public’s Help
KCPD Detectives and Lexington PD Recover Stolen WWI Airplane Motors
Bomb Dog Donated After Bomb Technician’s K-9 Passes
May 2022
Officer Tyler Moss Serves As Honoree For Brain Injury RunKCPD Announces Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Operation
KCPD Urges Use Of Internet Exchange Areas
Residents Can Now File Police Reports Online
KCPD Collects Backpacks For Students
Officer Tyler Moss Named 2022 Honoree For Going The Distance Brain Injury Run
April 2022
Officer Brings Baseball To PALNew Online Tool Will Help Sexual Assault Survivors
KCPD’s Social Services Supervisor Provides Resources To Fight Child Neglect, Abuse
Joseph Mabin Sworn-In As Interim Chief of Police
Detectives Continue To Uncover, Return Stolen Possessions From Storage Units
KCPD Announces Multi-Agency Traffic Safety Operation
KCPD Detectives Recover Plethora Of Stolen Goods From Storage Units
KCPD Gives Out 500 Ham Dinners
KCPD Officer Leads Missouri In DUI Arrests
Four Men Indicted for Fentanyl Conspiracy That Resulted in Overdose Death
Officers Showcase Skills In Wheel School
March 2022
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Donate Toys, Teddy BearsEast Patrol Major Invests In Officers, Community
Firearms Supervisor Leads Team Of Crime-Solving Experts
Call Taker Fights Illness To Return To Dream Job
Chief Rick Smith Announces Retirement
Cryptocurrency Crimes On The Rise In Kansas City
Master Detective By Day, Hostage Negotiator By Night
A True Commitment To KCPD
Heroic Officers, Off-Duty Heroes Receive Awards
Officer Pettey Named Missouri’s CIT Officer Of The Year
Couple Donates Dutch Shepherd Puppies To KCPD, Kicking Off Puppy Program
PAL Kids Receive Gloves, Baseballs From Royals, Urban Youth Academy
Kansas City Experiencing High Number of Traffic Fatalities
Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills Spike Accidental Overdoses, Deaths
Training Supervisor Hiring, Molding Needed Call Takers
February 2022
Homicide Detective’s Son Now Leads The Next Generation Of OfficersKCPD Social Services Specialist Eyeing A Police Uniform
KCPD Seeks Suspects In Apartment Crime
Father, Son KCPD Duo Puts The Brakes On Vehicles & Fugitives
KCPD Recovers Vintage Vehicles; Searches For Three More
New Peer Support Dog Joins KCPD
CIT Officer’s Passion Is Helping The Mentally Ill
Policing Is All In The Family For East Patrol Officer
January 2022
KCPD Team Polar Plunges for Special Olympics MissouriOfficers Recover Firearms, Arrest Suspects From Car Break-Ins
It's A KCPD Uniform for Patrick Mahomes' Look-ALike
East Patrol Captain Rescues Man From Burning Building
Officers, Employees Earn Promotions
Play Great Defense Buying Chiefs Playoff Tickets
In Custody - Suspect Who Killed Mother of Two In Crash
December 2021
Celebratory New Year’s Eve Gunfire Endangers ResidentsKCPD Blue Christmas Delivers Toys, Turkeys, and Holiday Joy
KCPD Lights Up Children’s Mercy Hospital, Bringing Holiday Cheer
Gun Thefts From Vehicles On The Rise
Courageous Officers, Dedicated Employees Receive Awards
Cops and Kids Go Holiday Shopping
November 2021
PAL Officer Recognized For Dedication To KidsKCPD Officers Rescue Child Hostages, Receive Gold Awards for Valor
Pickleball Courts Debut at PAL
KCPD Attempting To Identify Human Remains
Off-Duty Officer Captures Homicide Suspect
October 2021
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event October 23, 2021KCPD connecting victims with stolen items
September 2021
Faith & Blue Week 2021Statement on Cody Harrison from the Jackson County Prosecutors Office and KCPD
August 2021
Eyewitness Identification Procedures are put into policyAnnouncement of New Commissioner Appointment
Guns n Hoses Charity Boxing Event
Man charged in regard to stolen statue
July 2021
Language Line Solutions important resource for KCPD call-takersCommunity and police come together to help three children after their mother's murder
June 2021
Police warn of guns being stolen from cars parked in entertainment districtsRare World War I airplane parts stolen
After release from jail, suspect tries to steal truck from off-duty officer
Chief's Blog: Police response to those with mental illness has evolved significantly
Three murdered in one-hour period in separate incidents
May 2021
Statement of the Board of Police Commissioners Regarding FundingPolice urge ride-share safety
Chief's Blog: Hiring freeze depletes police staffing
Police Memorial Service set for May 13
New KCPD Data page provides wealth of information
April 2021
All KCPD patrol officers now have body-worn camerasKCPD heeds call for police reforms
Chief's Blog: New First Amendment policy responds to community requests
Officer recovering after electrocution by downed wire
Officers rescue children from armed and impaired parent
After several infant deaths, police and nurses warn against co-sleeping
March 2021
Police stop man intent on "suicide by cop"500 free ham dinners to be distributed at East Patrol on Friday
Reform policies approved
Officers de-escalate dangerous situation along highway during rush hour
Police return stolen puppy after stand-off
Police investigate large shooting at south Kansas City club
Officers honored for helping solve Iowa homicide
Long after theft, police reunite theft victim with son’s cremains
February 2021
Officers work to combat catalytic converter thefts, offer prevention tipsPolice stop dozens of street racers
Fentanyl-laced pills causing overdoses in teens in the Northland and around the metro
Officers apprehend shooting suspects who got stuck in snow
Investigation continues into serious injury crash at I-435 and Stadium
Missouri Attorney General awards KCPD officer for valor
Police shot at during rescue of child
January 2021
With community help, detectives solve homicide of man found in burned-out carOfficers in half of KCPD’s patrol divisions now have body-worn cameras
Chief's Blog: With KC's 2020 homicide increase below national average and clearance rates above, KCPD works to buck violent crime trends
Police arrest prolific thief
December 2020
Chief's Blog: Social workers belong in law enforcement but cannot replace officersPolice step in after elderly woman falls victim to scam
November 2020
Police stop ambulance thiefUPDATE: Missing children Avontay Reed and Kelvontae Cooper located safe
Police, volunteers create police patch quilt for theft victim
New DNA technology solves 31-year-old murder case
Officer honored for helping catch homicide suspect while off duty
October 2020
National champion judo grappler stops attempted robberyHalloween Community Events
Chief's blog: Operation LeGend isn’t over, and KC homicide rate continues to decrease
Officers talk armed man off roof
September 2020
Proposed budget cuts would mean loss of 400 police personnelBody Camera Update
Police seek toddler's killer
Armored vehicles allow police to safely apprehend active shooter at Sports Complex
KCPD social worker helps domestic violence victim get new start
Intoxicated woman seriously hurt in Bird scooter crash
4-year-old shot at park
UPDATE: Critically wounded officer making impressive progress
August 2020
Chief's blog: In violent year, KCPD’s homicide clearance rate remains well above averageViolent crime decreases significantly since Operation LeGend
Chief Smith responds to indictment of officer in assault
Police seek to identify suspect in multiple business robberies
Captain comes through on promise for child he met at murder scene
Police now offer child ID system
Churches partner with KCPD to "Get to the Heart of the Matter"
Nearly 160 arrests so far through Operation LeGend, including 12 murder suspects
July 2020
KCPD helps generous woman get new startOperation LeGend brings federal resources to assist with violent crime investigations
Chief's new blog explores how budget cuts will affect police service to those who need it most
Boy locates human remains along Northland creek
DUI saturation patrols planned for Friday night
June 2020
Residents reminded that fireworks and celebratory gunfire are prohibitedPolice investigate murder of 4-year-old shot in his sleep
Police seek looters from Plaza stores
Police respond to indictment of detective in officer-involved shooting
Chief's blog highlights KCPD's use of social service workers
Police seek to identify arson suspects
Search continues for missing social worker
Mayor announces new oversight measures of Department
KCPD to purchase body cameras with help from donation
May 2020
Questions about KCPD's policies or training?KCPD honors fallen officers online in lieu of Memorial Service
Police seek suspects in May 4 homicide
Normal parking enforcement resumes May 15
Partnership leads to arrest of suspects who shot 5-year-old
Seven shot in violence emanating from illegal street racing
April 2020
Chief's Blog: Study shows crime prevention tool decreased violent crime 24% in project areasCIT officers deliver appreciation meals to Community Mental Health Liaisons
Police, partners deliver food to those who can't get to distribution sites
Community Interaction Officer Partners with Community to Clean Up Property
Chief's blog: Police remain busy in Kansas City despite stay-at-home order
Board of Police Commissioners Meeting will be live-streamed
Four now charged in Feb. 29 active shooter incident in Westport
KCPD COVID Update
March 2020
Police catch dress thieves day before couple's weddingKCPD members are very thankful for donations and support
Police FAQs regarding pandemic and stay-at-home order
Police save boy from choking
KCPD Suspending Community Events
Police use buckets of water to save homes from grass fire
New location and dates added for free tax prep
Bystanders rescue woman from domestic violence attack
February 2020
Police return stolen savings bonds to 93-year-oldPolice save 11-year-old drive-by shooting victim with tourniquet
Police stop man from killing his girlfriend on Valentine's Day
Missing boy found safe and warm
KCPD offers free tax preparation for community
Police stop car on Chiefs victory parade route
Police urge victory parade-goers to plan ahead
Police helped city safely celebrate Super Bowl victory
January 2020
Chief's Blog: We're ready to help KC safely enjoy the Super BowlPolice find naked, confused man on highway
Police collaborate with local producers on music video to spark conversations
15 injured in mass shooting at club, 2 killed, including shooter
Chief's Blog: We're making changes to address homicides and non-fatal shootings
Police urge caution after pattern of robbery and theft from online sales
Police break up $1.7 million drug-trafficking ring, seize 77 guns
Two police cars struck responding to crashes on icy roads
Thieves target cars in outer lots at Chiefs games
Police offer tips to avoid Chiefs playoff ticket scams
Five houses struck by "celebratory" gunfire on New Year's Eve
December 2019
Police urge residents to refrain from celebratory gunfire200 dinners to be provided to on-duty officers on Christmas Day
Police recover 17 stolen guns, meth in car stop
New Busted page helps with arrest in double shooting
500 free Christmas dinners to be distributed at East Patrol on Tuesday
Police prevent two suicides in one day
Investigation reveals new details leading up to Dec. 3 officer-involved shooting
Newly appointed Police Commissioner sworn into Board
November 2019
New "Busted" page seeks public's help to ID suspectsChief's blog: KCPD's unique governance system serves Kansas City well
Naked man jumps off roof, tries to attack home-owner
Officer gets Distinguished Service Medal for stopping DMV shooter
Chief reassigns Mounted Patrol officers to create eight new homicide detective spots
New technology, services and strategies can deter package thieves
Job fair aimed at helping those with criminal convictions find employment
October 2019
CSI Tech honored for viral program that helps sexual assault victimsKCPD, domestic violence agencies celebrate a decade of getting victims to safety through "ground-breaking" program
Serial Northland robber apprehended
Officer wrestles gun away from suspect during foot-chase
Sweep results in 20 receiving federal indictments for drug trafficking conspiracy
KCPD looks to strengthen community relationships with citywide events Saturday
September 2019
Investigation reveals tow company illegally took hundreds of vehiclesKCPD hosts federal canine explosives detection exercise at Arrowhead Stadium
Chief's blog: marijuana's impact on public safety needs to be part of the conversation
Drug Take Back Event
Police apprehend motorcyclist who pointed gun at officer on highway
KCPD Annual Report wins international award
Police, Drug Abatement Response Team quickly address problem house
KCPD invites community to new event to benefit Special Olympics Missouri
Recruits, guests will honor Union Station Massacre victims in downtown run Friday
August 2019
Off-duty sergeant stops active shooterKCPD sergeant honored with federal Guardian of Justice Award
Stopping career criminals who threaten deportation to keep victims silent
Witnesses sought in shooting at party
Officers honored for stopping shooters at funeral
Police seek information in murder of 8-year-old
Video shows suspects firing at officer
KCPD no longer offers background checks
July 2019
10-year-old takes mom's car to go to McDonald's, wrecksPolice arrest suspects after shooting, carjacking, pursuit
From Chief Smith's blog: KCPD thrust into national immigration debate
Man on electric scooter arrested for DUI after crashing into police vehicle
Man charged in domestic violence murder sought
Suspect who robbed taxi driver caught on video
Police and parents of slain girl warn of celebratory gunfire dangers
Police assist residents, pets in dangerously hot home
June 2019
Captain convinces suicidal man on overpass to climb down fire truck ladderMajor changes underway to fight violent gun crimes in Kansas City
Police arrest suspects involved in multiple online marketplace robberies
Officer earns Distinguished Service Medal for solo apprehension of man involved in homicide
Police stop large business burglary in progress, suspects wanted in multiple states
Police conduct free active shooter response training for houses of worship
May 2019
Officers honored for stopping fleeing suspect, recovering guns, drugs and moneyPolice station parking lots designated internet exchange areas
No shots fired in apprehension of man who attacked officers with dog and reached for gun
KCPD steps up seat belt enforcement May 20 – June 2
Police Memorial Service set for May 23
Bicycle officer catches suspect who led police on car chase
Summer curfew goes into effect May 24
Police apprehend fleeing homicide suspect moments after shooting
April 2019
Suspect sought on anniversary of Johnathan Porter homicidePolice looking for impaired drivers in 4/20 enforcement effort
U-Haul full of family's possessions located
KCPD honors emergency telecommunicators
Persons of interest sought in April 1 homicide
Drug Take-Back
Robbers targeting users of online sales apps
Police need help identifying person and vehicle of interest in homicide
March 2019
Drunk driver strikes police carShoplifting suspects in custody after hitting police car, trespassing
3-year-old pedestrian killed in crash identified, investigation continues
Police seeking Family Dollar robbery suspect
Officer to be presented with KCPD’s highest honor
Motorcycle officer hit by suspected drunk driver on St. Patrick's Day
Police ready for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
KCPD and Connecting for Good offer free tax preparation
February 2019
Cookies for Cops at Hy-VeeKCPD will step up seat belt enforcement on Valentine’s Day
January 2019
Police recruits will honor fallen officer in downtown run WednesdayDecember 2018
Many KCPD officers will wear commemorative badges in 2019500 free Christmas dinners to be distributed at East Patrol on Wednesday
November 2018
Seat Belt Enforcement Stepping UpOctober 2018
Police issue update on fatal crash involving off-duty police officerKCPD joins Neighbors by Ring to provide users with real-time, local crime and safety information
KCPD joins Neighbors by Ring to provide users with real-time, local crime and safety information
Mounted Patrol open house showcases KCPD horses, officers on Saturday
September 2018
Officers to be presented with Department’s highest honor at award ceremony tonightAugust 2018
Property retrieval will be affected in wake of fire at KCPD storage facilityJuly 2018
Presidential visit will close parts of downtown Tuesday25+ employers seeking to hire at Ex-Offender Hiring Fair
June 2018
Statement on June 14 officer-involved shootingsMay 2018
2018 Police Memorial Service set for ThursdayOfficers to be presented with Department’s highest honor at award ceremony tonight
KCPD’s commanders get different badges today
April 2018
Turn in your unwanted medications at take-back event April 28Police recruits run through downtown Tuesday to pay respects, get motivated
March 2018
Police ready for St. Patrick’s Day ParadeFebruary 2018
Potential KCPD members now can apply onlineJanuary 2018
Social workers coming to all Kansas City police stationsOctober 2017
Turn in your unwanted medications at take-back event October 28Police enhance security, warn of road closures for marathon tomorrow
Public open house celebrates Helicopter Unit’s 50th anniversary
August 2017
Statement on groups at Aug. 20 demonstrationRichard Smith sworn in as new Chief of Police
Conference brings nation’s top female law enforcement to Kansas City
July 2017
Chief, commanders, Mayor going door-to-door in east Kansas CityBoard names Police Chief finalists, sets public forum
Board to announce finalists for Chief of Police position
June 2017
Award ceremony tonight honors valor and perseverance in face of adversityChief, commanders, Mayor going door-to-door in south Kansas City
Community celebrates new North Patrol Division station
Advisory: North Patrol Division ribbon cutting ceremony, open house
May 2017
New pins identify officers trained in crisis interventionPublic input sought in search for new police chief
April 2017
Turn in your unwanted medications at take-back event April 29Area law enforcement and Corner Café to participate in fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri
February 2017
KCPD’s Sergeant Ward Smith, 2016 NRA Law Enforcement Instructor of the YearDecember 2016
Police Athletic League brightens holidays for 300 families ThursdayKCPD Headquarters Renovation Project Wins Design Excellence Award
Royals Charities grant will go to new locker rooms at Police Athletic League
November 2016
Metro’s bravest police to be honored at Awards for Valor on FridayOctober 2016
Turn in your unwanted medications at take-back event Oct. 22Community invited to participate in art project at East Patrol Division
September 2016
KCPD’s East Patrol Division awarded $700K Smart Policing GrantKCPD set to test body-worn cameras
Operation SURGE impacts crime, quality of life problems in historic Northeast
Two-day initiative clears 170 warrants
Police search for missing woman Jessica Runions
August 2016
Northland initiative aims to reduce narcotic, property and violent crimesKCPD is now on Instagram
July 2016
Body shop, Victim Assistance Unit, help assault victim with car repairsBaton Rouge shooting investigation
June 2016
Yoga For First Responders launches training course at KCPDMay 2016
Police Memorial Service set for ThursdayMetro Patrol Division no longer taking overnight walk-in, call-in reports
KCPD officer shoots suspect wanted in fatal shooting of Kansas officer
April 2016
KCPD offering free gun locksTurn in your unwanted medications at take-back event April 30
March 2016
Police to be honored for heroism tonightPolice ready for St. Patrick's Day Parade
January 2016
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