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Meet the K9 Heroes of KCPD: Protecting, Serving and Saving Lives
The four-legged partners of the Kansas City Police Department’s (KCPD) K-9 unit are not just skilled working dogs—they are lifesavers, crimefighters and community builders, working side by side with their human partners to protect and [...]
Breaking the Cycle: Why Jail Space is Essential to a Safer Kansas City – Part 2 of 3
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 [...]
Uncovering the Truth: Kansas City Crime is a County-Wide Issue – Part 1 of 3
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 [...]
Enhancing Training and Retention for Kansas City’s Finest
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 [...]
Police Foundation Supports KCPD’s Pioneering Efforts in Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Policing
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 [...]
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