Not only did the DOJ fail to publicly address longstanding concerns about alleged discriminatory employment practices within the KCPD. But the very existence of that investigation blocked ...

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One of the report's recommendations was to reconsider Newton's employment. KCPD said Newton is still employed by the department and works in the patrol bureau. "I really don’t understand why he ...

As Hill was taken into custody, KCPD said a shooting was heard nearby. A second unidentified suspect was then seen running in the opposite direction. The victim reported he had been approached by ...

“The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and KCPD Detectives continue to work closely on the investigation of the tragic death that occurred on Nov. 2, 2024, involving a fatal dog attac ...

At some point, police and the suspect exchanged gunfire. KCPD Sgt. Phillip DiMartino said no one was hit by the gunfire. However, department protocol for investigating a police shooting remains ...