Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith is being pushed out, but says he's 'not going anywhere' | KCUR 89.3 - NPR in Kansas City. Local news, entertainment and podcasts.

The removal of the embattled police chief has been a rallying cry for activists and civil rights groups. It comes just days after a Kansas City Police detective was convicted of manslaughter in the death of a Black man.

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