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by John Haughey, The Center Square contributor  | May 24, 2021 05:00 PM Print this article Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation for misconduct. Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Springs, was filed to thwart efforts to defund the police” by diverting funds normally earmarked for law enforcement into hiring social workers to handle domestic violence 911 calls. The bill, which is on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk awaiting his signature, would go into effect on Aug. 28. But that would be too late to nix Thursday’s adoption of two ordinances by the Kansas City Council that change, and perhaps “defund,” the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD).

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