Kansas City Begins Blue Light Campaign Amid Violent & Deadly 2025

Across the nation, the quotient of deadly violent crime has dropped . . . Meanwhile, in Kansas City this year the numbers remain constant. 

And so . . .

This morning police & Mayor Q hope that more "visibility" for patrol cars will discourage dangerous behavior . . . This tactic might make sense for entertainment districts that desperately need more policing. Locals are less convinced about the impact in neighborhoods.

Here's the plan and some traffic notes for inattentive drivers . . .  

Kansas City, Missouri, police hope always on blue lights on patrol cars increase visibility

Police say you do not need to pull over or get out of the way when you see the lights.

Police will use their emergency lights, which flash, with sirens during emergencies or traffic stops.

KCPD says they will use the blue lights in high-crime area and the city's entertainment districts.

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

KSHB: Kansas City, Missouri, police hope always-on blue lights on patrol cars increase visibility

KCPD Top Photo & Video Explanation . . .

"The lights on the left are emergency lights, which flash, that officers will continue to use with sirens during emergencies or traffic stops. Blue lights will help our community know we are present."

Developing . . .