ANALYSIS: Police reform and no-knock warrants
A survey finds 60 percent of Americans believe no-knock warrants are dangerous. Here’s what you should know about the issue. It has been one of the most dramatic seasons in the history ... Read More »
Billy Graham chaplains encourage police as deaths rise
At the height of summer heat and social unrest in 2020, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association brought a message of hope and faith to minority communities hit hard by rioting and protests. ... Read More »
Missouri police organization seeks public input on training, discipline standards
Police training and discipline have been in the spotlight in recent months. Now Missouri residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the subject through surveys, email comments and public listening ... Read More »
Black Seattle police chief resigns after Democrat city council defunding vote
After months of animosity from the Seattle City Council and mayor, the city’s police chief says she is stepping down. The announcement was made public the same day the City Council approved shrinking ... Read More »
Johnson County Kansas announces 5th virus case
The Johnson County (Kansas) Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) has announced Saturday a fifth case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The patient was identified through testing sent to the Kansas Department of ... Read More »
Missouri sees earthquake swarm along New Madrid fault Monday
Is the big one about to hit the central United States? Maybe not but a swarm of medium-sized earthquakes in Missouri’s New Madrid region has residents on edge. The area of the ... Read More »
TPD unveils new Outreach Vehicle
The Topeka Police Department now has a new Outreach Vehicle. The Outreach Vehicle will follow the idea of paramedicine, which is the unique intersection of health care, public health and public safety. ... Read More »
New law will let counties tax cell phones for 911 service
A law beginning in August is meant to let Missouri counties collect a fee from cell phone users for local 911 services. If approved by a state 911 oversight board and local ... Read More »
