Smith, 53, of Kansas City, has been charged after he was shot by police officers when he drew a weapon on them. A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City Police Department revealed that ...

Kansas City had just started an audit of KCPD hiring practices when the feds stepped in and launched their investigation that ...

Rick Smith retired as chief of police in April 2022 amid criticism over how his department policed the city’s Black residents. Kansas Citians wanted Smith’s removal. Grant and others had asked ...