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 [...]

Dive into the Police Foundation of Kansas City's year-end report! This December newsletter showcases their impactful work, highlighting achievements in community engagement, crime reduction, and officer support. Explore innovative programs, inspiring stories, and data-driven insights that paint a picture of progress and dedication to a safer KC. Download PDF » [...]

Dear Friends, The Police Foundation of Kansas City, Missouri, was formed by citizens in 2010 to reduce crime in our community. The Foundation does so by generating funds for Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department (KCPD) initiatives not fully supported by existing public funding. The factors that contribute to violent crime in our cities were further [...]

When the community demanded increased accountability from its law enforcement, the Police Foundation of Kansas City stepped up to help. For many years, KCPD has requested funding to purchase body-worn cameras and video storage in their annual budget allocation from city government. As civil unrest erupted in Kansas City and throughout the country following the [...]

Yet, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) worked diligently to identify violent criminals and to get justice for those who were killed – with technology resources provided by the Police Foundation of Kansas City. Based on the FBI’s Uniform Crime Rate (UCR) standard, the KCPD homicide clearance rate for 2020 was 73%. That’s up [...]