The Kansas City, Kansas police department was featured in a documentary broadcast on PBS Thursday evening. The documentary covered the efforts of the department, along with the Kansas City, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska police to respond to high crime levels in 2023.

From the PBS description of the film:

As violent crime dropped nationwide in 2023, Kansas City saw its highest rates. The recent deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs victory parade shined an international spotlight on the issue, leaving many to wonder if the shooting was enough to galvanize the city to tackle violent crime head-on. In search of solutions, filmmaker Michael Price explores successful crime reduction programs in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, and Omaha, Nebraska, immersing viewers in critical conversations about violent crime and inspiring meaningful action.

The documentary can be viewed on the web at https://www.kansascitypbs.org/local-shows/a-tale-of-three-cities/