Kansas City Activists Renew Demands To Fire KCPD Chief

For a Tuesday afternoon, this is a surprisingly big crowd of Kansas City demonstrators arguing against the top cop in a debate that has spanned nearly two years.

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The Metropolitan Organization for Racial and Economic Equality coordinated a rally among more than 50 people Tuesday morning, continuing to call for police Chief Rick Smith to be fired. MORE2 claims Smith has excused and accepted what the group believes are abusive actions by officers.

Many of the people who spoke to police commissioners Tuesday are mothers, sisters or friends of loved ones killed by police.

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Protesters at Kansas City police HQ demanding more policing changes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A grassroots group continues to seek changes from police, saying officers too often resort to deadly force. The Metropolitan Organization for Racial and Economic Equality coordinated a rally among more than 50 people Tuesday morning, continuing to call for police Chief Rick Smith to be fired.

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