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A white former Kansas City police detective was found dead on the same day his federal civil rights trial was set to begin for allegedly sexually abusing Black women over decades, authorities say. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/r…

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Taxpayers pay millions of dollars on body cameras and storage only to have the government withhold the footage. Where is the transparency and accountability? KCKPD WYCO DA's Office sam zeff

“On Aug. 30, 2023, Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree cleared the officer of any wrongdoing. The officer resigned from KCKPD a little over two weeks later Sept. 16, 2023. Two days later, Sept. 18, 2023, the officer was sworn in as a Clay County sheriff’s.” KCKPD

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Pleased to see this type of review after a sentinel event. The recommendations on pages 27-29 should be applied across the KC Metro area. Thank you Jackson County Community Advisory Board!

Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president known as a champion of international human rights, has died at 100. Former Pres. George W. Bush wrote in a statement that Carter was a “man of deeply held convictions” who “dignified the office” of the presidency. abcnews.link/ABHzmXi

“The moment of threat doctrine” violates the Fourth Amendment. The totality of the circumstances should be considered when determining whether an officer has used excessive force. The ruling from SCOTUS in June will be monumental. NBC News Lawrence Hurley

“In Trump’s first term, we were told: Don’t normalize him. In his second, the task is different: Don’t believe him,” our columnist Ezra Klein says. Read: nyti.ms/40yKvn2

Thank you to the American Bar Association for this powerful statement. Protecting the rule of law is crucial to our democracy.

Deleting this database is a step backwards!“This database helps law enforcement agencies ensure they are not hiring officers who have been criminally charged, fired for misconduct, or are otherwise unsuitable candidates,” said Wexler,” Tom Jackman Elizabeth Dwoskin

Honored to be featured during Sunshine Week hosted by the Brechner Freedom of Information Project and the National Freedom of Information Coalition The public’s right to know is crucial for a democracy to thrive! #foia #kora sunshineweek.org/our-right-to-k…

This is grossly unacceptable! Nothing good happens when government works in the dark. KS legislators should be looking for ways to be more transparent. Instead, these elected officials meet behind closed doors!

I’ve been an advisor for a long time and I think every immigrant I have personally worked with has paid for all, or nearly all, of their kids’ education. Getting to America was the hard part, but once here, they do all the right things to succeed.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. Melinda Henneberger beautifully articulates why the life and legacy of Pope Frances is the embodiment of HOPE.

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected the doctrine of “imminent threat”. This is a win for accountability! The Washington Post justin jouvenal

Extraordinary day connecting with families and change makers in government, law enforcement, mental heath, higher education and nonprofits! Roc Nation Team Roc United Justice Coalition

Release the body camera footage Lenexa Police Transparency is the foundation of effective community policing.

‘Be fair to Charles Adair’ | The family of Charles Adair is calling for the release of the video showing his death in July at the Wyandotte County jail. KSHB 41’s Isabella Ledonne filed this report Tuesday night. kshb.com/news/local-new…