Posted on Dec 13, 2022
Kansas City mayor calls on police board to investigate KCPD whistleblower’s allegations
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Mayor Quinton Lucas says allegations made by a former Kansas City Police Department attorney that the department withheld evidence in criminal cases and denied public records requests is “troubling” and could trigger further federal oversight of the department.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Monday called on the Board of Police Commissioners to investigate a “troubling” whistleblower complaint that alleges the police department deliberately hid criminal case evidence and illegally denied public records requests.
The allegations made by Ryan McCarty, an attorney who was fired from the KCPD last week, could also trigger further federal investigation into what Lucas said looks like “a total lack of institutional control at KCPD."
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on Monday called on the Board of Police Commissioners to investigate a “troubling” whistleblower complaint that alleges the police department deliberately hid criminal case evidence and illegally denied public records requests.
The allegations made by Ryan McCarty, an attorney who was fired from the KCPD last week, could also trigger further federal investigation into what Lucas said looks like “a total lack of institutional control at KCPD."
Kansas City mayor calls on police board to investigate KCPD whistleblower’s allegations
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."McCarty also alleged that Mabin and Dodge disciplined and even discriminated against other KCPD employees “in an uneven and unfair manner,” which he wrote amounted to a double standard.
McCarty said he knows of complaints about Dodge from 11 other people in the department, which Mabin ignored. McCarty said he was fired because he spoke up, which he called “mafia justice” intended to scare the others into staying silent.
“The real injustice of all this is that not only were their complaints and concerns summarily dismissed by their appointed leader sans investigation, but they have been threatened and made to fear future retaliation,” McCarty wrote of his former colleagues. “They now live and work in fear.”
Also Monday, Mabin announced via his blog that he hired Major Kari Thompson, most recently the head of the East Patrol Division, to lead a new Community Engagement Division. Mabin said the unit will consist of KCPD’s social workers, community interaction officers, crisis intervention team, crime-free multi-housing officers, chaplains and the LGBTQ+ liaison officer.
“It will unify services we provide that once functioned within their own silos,” he wrote. “Now, they will be intertwined, helping us communicate better and streamline resources. This will ultimately provide better service to our residents and businesses.”
..."McCarty also alleged that Mabin and Dodge disciplined and even discriminated against other KCPD employees “in an uneven and unfair manner,” which he wrote amounted to a double standard.
McCarty said he knows of complaints about Dodge from 11 other people in the department, which Mabin ignored. McCarty said he was fired because he spoke up, which he called “mafia justice” intended to scare the others into staying silent.
“The real injustice of all this is that not only were their complaints and concerns summarily dismissed by their appointed leader sans investigation, but they have been threatened and made to fear future retaliation,” McCarty wrote of his former colleagues. “They now live and work in fear.”
Also Monday, Mabin announced via his blog that he hired Major Kari Thompson, most recently the head of the East Patrol Division, to lead a new Community Engagement Division. Mabin said the unit will consist of KCPD’s social workers, community interaction officers, crisis intervention team, crime-free multi-housing officers, chaplains and the LGBTQ+ liaison officer.
“It will unify services we provide that once functioned within their own silos,” he wrote. “Now, they will be intertwined, helping us communicate better and streamline resources. This will ultimately provide better service to our residents and businesses.”
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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