KCPD Crisis Negotiation Team Finishes First In Missouri

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Congratulations to the KCPD Crisis Negotiation Team!

On June 24, the team finished first in the state among law enforcement agencies who competed in the Missouri Association of Crisis Negotiators Annual Challenge, held in Columbia, Mo. The showing further highlights the department’s crisis negotiators’ skills at de-escalating volatile situations and bringing peaceful resolutions.

Team members included: Sgt. Belkis Cisneros, Officer Ty Williams, Officer Stephen Sell, Officer Lauren Billinger, Officer Doaa El-Ashkar, and Civilian Rita Olson-Stawicki.

KCPD’s win is its third in the last four years.