Racism in the Kansas City Police Department investigation, news

Black Kansas City police sergeant who was stopped by other officers sues department

“I’m like that deer in the headlights,” the sergeant told The Star. “My heart’s racing and pounding. I’m like, what are you going to do next?”

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Groups renew calls for DOJ probe of Kansas City police after Star report on racism

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Groups renew calls for DOJ probe of Kansas City police after Star report on racism

Updated March 31, 2022 at 12:42 PM

While KCPD struggles, this city made its police force more diverse than its residents

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While KCPD struggles, this city made its police force more diverse than its residents

Updated April 18, 2022 at 9:06 AM

KCPD Chief Rick Smith knelt in honor of George Floyd. Then he said he didn’t mean it

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KCPD Chief Rick Smith knelt in honor of George Floyd. Then he said he didn’t mean it

Updated April 18, 2022 at 9:05 AM

Black KCPD officers saw discrimination in beard policy. They fought back — and won

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Black KCPD officers saw discrimination in beard policy. They fought back — and won

Updated April 18, 2022 at 9:04 AM

Too few KCPD homicide detectives are Black. Families of victims say that must change

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Too few KCPD homicide detectives are Black. Families of victims say that must change

Updated April 18, 2022 at 9:03 AM

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In 2013 lawsuit, former deputy chief said KCPD unfairly disciplines Black officers

Updated March 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM

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Black cops fought back against KCPD beard rule. Read the policies and lawsuits here

Updated March 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM

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‘Derogatory and discriminatory comments’: Read the lawsuit filed by former KCPD officer

Updated March 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM