Kansas City Armed Security Improves Country Club Plaza Safety

Credit to TKC readers for predicting the results of this power move . . . 

RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS HAVE HELPED TO IMPROVE KANSAS CITY'S ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT!!! 

We talked about armed Plaza Security back in April and a few readers applauded the move. 

Now . . . 

The pitiful newspaper ruins their own legwork and overlooks the most important part of the story in their "reporting" that mistakenly credits new corporate ownership and overlooks the advancement by way of LAWFUL GUN OWNERSHIP. 

Here's their lesser journalism . . .  

"One year ago this month, new ownership, the HP Village Partners out of Dallas (since rebranded as The Village Collection) bought and took over what is now the 102-year-old district, promising not only to return it to its previous glory, but also — as principal partner Ray Washburne said in announcing the purchase — to make security the Plaza’s first, second and third priorities in order to bring visitors back.

"That promise, Plaza merchants and area residents say, so far is being kept . . .

"As part of their security measures, the new owners have repainted facades, planted flowers and made other changes that may seem strictly cosmetic, but also increase security by making the Plaza more inviting, thus attracting visitors which helps reduce crime. Some $1 million in security lighting has also been added to parking garages along with 50 new security cameras on the streets bringing the number to some 250. The cameras are monitored 24/7."

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

KC Star: Is KC’s Plaza safer under new owners? Here’s what shop owners and visitors say