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Interactive: A look at the Kansas City Police Department’s budget

Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith, second from left, speaks to the Board of Police Commissioners during a meeting earlier this year. In May, Smith implored residents to call their council members and suggest that portions of the $97 million in federal American Rescue Plan money that Kansas City received should be earmarked for police funding. In response, some council members questioned where KCPD money was actually going if their staffing levels were stooping below budget levels, often by 100 or more positions.
Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith, second from left, speaks to the Board of Police Commissioners during a meeting earlier this year. In May, Smith implored residents to call their council members and suggest that portions of the $97 million in federal American Rescue Plan money that Kansas City received should be earmarked for police funding. In response, some council members questioned where KCPD money was actually going if their staffing levels were stooping below budget levels, often by 100 or more positions. Rich Sugg Rich Sugg

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How is KCPD spending your money?

Some Kansas City leaders want to know how the KCPD spends taxpayer money as debate continues over whether police should pursue some low-level drug cases.

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How is KCPD spending your money?

Some Kansas City leaders want to know how the KCPD spends taxpayer money as debate continues over whether police should pursue some low-level drug cases.

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