KCPD Remains Understaffed Amid Record-Breaking Homicide Surge

As we approach election season there have been a litany of ideas to curb the current spate of violence endured by local residents. 

Mayor & his council allies are in the midst of yet another fight for power & control of police funding.

And then . . .

There's also 30 MILLION BUCKS worth of no-show jobs offered to anti-crime groups. 

And, of course . . . 

The newspaper is working to lock up cops and denounce public safety efforts because of (you guessed it) . . . RACISM!!!

However . . . 

VERY FEW PEOPLE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT HIRING MORE KANSAS CITY POLICE!!!

This is a fact of life that sparks countless complaints but very little action. 

More evidence of the tragic trend . . .

"According to Fraternal Order of Police President Brad Lemon, there are currently 284 unfilled police officer positions for KCPD."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

As homicide numbers increase, staffing for the Kansas City Police Department is at a historic low

With Kansas City, Missouri on pace to potentially set a new homicide record, the Kansas City Police Department is at its lowest force strength in fifty years.According to Fraternal Order of Police President Brad Lemon, there are currently 284 unfilled police officer positions for KCPD.Additionally, half of homicide cases so

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