Kansas City Police Department (Missouri)
Encyclopedia
The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving Kansas City
in the U.S. state
of Missouri
. The current chief is Darryl Forte.
The mission of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to protect life and property while reducing fear and disorder. The department serves more than 475,000 residents across 319 square miles (826.2 km²).
Kansas City Police is the largest city police agency in Missouri, based on number of employees, city population, and geographic area served.
in providing police services to the citizens. Four of the five members of the board are selected by the governor of the state of Missouri, following approval of the Missouri legislature, with the mayor serving as the fifth member. Commissioners serve four year terms, however they serve at the pleasure of the governor and can be replaced.
's reality series Kansas City SWAT.
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. The current chief is Darryl Forte.
The mission of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to protect life and property while reducing fear and disorder. The department serves more than 475,000 residents across 319 square miles (826.2 km²).
Kansas City Police is the largest city police agency in Missouri, based on number of employees, city population, and geographic area served.
Board of Commissioners
The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners is responsible for the operation of the KCPD. The governor sets policy, makes promotions, holds both closed and open meetings and coordinates with the Chief of PoliceChief of police
A Chief of Police is the title typically given to the top official in the chain of command of a police department, particularly in North America. Alternate titles for this position include Commissioner, Superintendent, and Chief constable...
in providing police services to the citizens. Four of the five members of the board are selected by the governor of the state of Missouri, following approval of the Missouri legislature, with the mayor serving as the fifth member. Commissioners serve four year terms, however they serve at the pleasure of the governor and can be replaced.
Current membership
| Member | Term Began | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor Sly James Sly James Sylvester "Sly" James, Jr. , is the Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. James lives in Kansas City's Hyde Park neighborhood. He was inaugurated as Mayor on May 2, 2011.- Early life, education, and career :... |
May 2, 2011 | End of mayoral term |
| Patrick McInerney | March 18, 2009 | March 7, 2013 |
| Alvin Brooks | February 24, 2010 | March 7, 2011 |
| Angela Wasson-Hunt | April 4, 2010 | March 7, 2014 |
| Lisa Pelofsky | April 16, 2010 | March 7, 2012 |
Media
The Tactical Response Teams of KCPD was featured in A&EA&E Television Networks
A&E Television Networks is a U.S. media company that owns a group of television channels available via cable & satellite in the US and abroad...
's reality series Kansas City SWAT.