Mayor Q Advances Jail At Kansas City Police HQ To Fight Crime Spike

Actually . . . 

It's more of a mini-jail but something is better than nothing in order to push back against near chaos on local streets at the end of Summer.

Even better . . . 

BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS NOTICE MAYOR Q TALKING TOUGH ON CRIME WHICH IS AN IMPRESSIVE TURNABOUT!!!

Here's a recent quote and more info on the plan . . .

"For those committing criminal conduct, penalties have to be swift and certain and our arrestees need to be transported somewhere, rather than merely ticketed and cited and remaining often at the location of the offense.  

"Going forward, “We have no jail” will not only be inaccurate, but will never be an excuse for inaction. The City and KCPD do not and never will tolerate criminal behavior."

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

Mayor Q: "Today I will discuss with the Board of Police Commissioners a plan to bring back local authority in detention, by rehabbing the top floor of KCPD Headquarters to house up to 144 detainees, up from 0, for periods up to 72 hours (the limit)."

KC Star: Mayor Lucas proposes $16 million jail conversion in response to outrage over crime in KC

Developing . . .