Kansas City Leaders Say Violent Crime is Down

The Kansas City Globe e-Edition
They Credit Deterrence Programs, Police
  • Kansas City police work the scene of a 2023 homicide on College Avenue near 74th Street (Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3)
    Kansas City police work the scene of a 2023 homicide on College Avenue near 74th Street (Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3)
  • Prosecutor Melesa Johnson
    Prosecutor Melesa Johnson
  • KCPD Chief Stacey Graves
    KCPD Chief Stacey Graves
    After several years of record homicides and other violent crime, Kansas City leaders now point to a decrease in homicides, nonfatal shootings, burglaries and property damage. Police Chief Stacey Graves attributed it to more ov cers and a citywide focused deterrence program.For the fi rst time in two years, Kansas City leaders reported an overall decrease in violent crime, which they attr...

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