As we approach the end of the year, we’re reminded of how vital your contributions are to our mission. Recent efforts like providing additional investigative analysts with state-of-the-art technology are made possible by the Police Foundation of Kansas City’s commitment to equipping KCPD with the tools they need to protect our community. When you [...]
Kansas City stands at a crossroads. While our community continues to grow and thrive in many ways, we’re confronting serious challenges with violent crime, gun violence, and property crime. The situation is particularly centered in Jackson County, where many of our families and businesses bear the heaviest burden of these safety concerns. We don’t [...]
We still have work to do in Kansas City. According to reports released daily by KCPD, homicides in Kansas City have seen an approximate 26% decrease as of the end of June when compared to the same time last year. This sounds like a big step forward. It is. However, this does not provide the [...]
Our mission to make Kansas City safer could not be a more important one. The Founders of the Police Foundation (PFKC) were featured at this year’s A Call For BackUp sharing why they believed the Police Foundation was worth the expense of their time and philanthropic investment. Because of their leadership, PFKC has been able [...]
In its simplest form, a jail is a place of lawful confinement for individuals in custody. Cities and counties are responsible for providing such a facility, though not necessarily within their own jurisdiction. Some may not fully understand how city and county jails differ in terms of responsibilities and needs, but as Kansas City debates [...]
As President of the Police Foundation of Kansas City and 30+ years working in the criminal justice system within the Kansas City area, I’m often asked a simple yet profound question: how do we make Kansas City safer? While opinions vary, one thing is clear—understanding how our criminal justice systems operate is critical to finding [...]
The safety and wellbeing of Kansas City are a collective effort, with the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) playing a vital role alongside the community. The Police Foundation of Kansas City (PFKC) supports making Kansas City safer through funding various training, leadership and retention projects at the request of the Chief of Police. These initiatives [...]
The Police Foundation of Kansas City promotes mental health awareness through key initiatives with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, including supporting the Crisis Intervention Team to equip officers for handling mental health crises effectively. Internally, the KCPD focuses on mental wellness programs for its personnel. New Soft Interview Room Sergeant Erica Oldham, a [...]
Celebrating Chief Stacey Graves: A Leader Shaping the Future of Law Enforcement on International Women's Day As we celebrate International Women's Day, the Police Foundation of Kansas City is proud to recognize Chief Stacey Graves, a remarkable leader who is making a profound impact on the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) and [...]
Police Foundation of Kansas City announces $4 million funding for KCPD The Police Foundation of Kansas City is thrilled to gift $4 million in funding to the exceptional team at the Kansas City Police Department. This investment ensures major upgrades to the Department's IT network, technology, and frontline equipment to fight violent crime. Learn [...]
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