Learning from St. Louis: How local control of KCPD could make a difference
Local control of the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department currently is being debated in Kansas City. But it's already been done in St. Louis City. KSHB 41 News sent a crew to talk to police and city leaders there to ask if the move was worth it.
and last updated 2021-07-27 00:13:48-04
ST. LOUIS â The fight over funding for the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department isn't just about money â it's about control.
A Board of Police Commissioners, including KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas, currently oversees the police department. The governor appoints the remaining four members.