Draft:Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department
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| Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department | |
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| Common name | KCKPS Police Department |
| Abbreviation | KCKPSPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 2014 |
| Employees | Approx. 150 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Kansas City, Kansas, United States |
| Legal jurisdiction | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 2220 North 59th Street #120, Kansas City, KS 66104 |
| Sworn members | 64 |
| Unsworn members | 49 |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 41 |
| Website | |
| Official Site | |
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department ('KCKPSPD) is the law enforcement agency responsible for providing police services to the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS). Its primary duties include maintaining safety within school campuses, addressing daily disturbances, and responding to potential criminal activity on and around school grounds. The department also enforces state and local laws within the jurisdiction of the school district.
History
[edit]The KCKPSPD was established in August 2014 to enhance the safety and security of students and staff within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools district. The department operates under the authority of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and is designed to serve the unique needs of the school system.
Organization
[edit]The KCKPSPD is structured into several divisions and specialized units to ensure effective law enforcement and security operations. These include:
- *Canine Division (K-9) - **Youth Services Division** (which includes the Police Explorers and Police Athletic League (PAL) programs) - **Critical Response Team (C.R.T.)** - **Training Division** - **Fleet Management** - **Records and Crime Analysis**
Additionally, the department focuses on community engagement and safety education, as well as responding to critical incidents within the schools and surrounding areas.
Ranks and Positions
[edit]The following ranks and positions exist within the KCKPSPD:
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Assignments[edit]Officers within the KCKPSPD are assigned to a range of duties including: - **Campus Police Officer** - **Field Training Officer** - **Criminal Investigation** - **Training and Support Services** - **School Safety Officer** KCKPSPD officers receive comprehensive training from the **Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center** (KLETC) and specialized training from the **National Association of School Resource Officers** (NASRO). This includes continued education on topics such as juvenile law, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, diversity, and community policing. Controversy[edit]In December 2023, former KCKPSPD officer **Marialexa Sanoja** resigned from her position at **Wyandotte High School**, citing concerns over gun violence, drug use, fights, and insufficient support from school administrators. Sanoja claimed that the school district had not adequately addressed these issues and suggested that incidents involving guns, drugs, and violence were often concealed from parents and the public. In an interview with KMBC 9 Investigates, she expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of transparency, noting that “parents are not aware” of these issues, which were often kept quiet by the administration. The incident prompted discussions about the adequacy of safety measures in schools within the district. See Also[edit]
References[edit]External Links[edit]
Category:School police departments of Kansas Category:Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools |