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Posts Tagged ‘Crime’

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

By | July 26, 2024 | 0
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Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.

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Kansas and Missouri Lawmakers Tried Funding AI Weapon Detection Technology. How Does it Work?

By | July 11, 2024 | 0
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ZeroEyes, an AI weapons detection system, is in 42 states. But some wonder about privacy issues, and whether there better ways to address gun violence.

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Kansas City Launches New Effort to Counter Gun Violence

By | June 13, 2024 | 0
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Kansas City has launched a “focused deterrence” program, named SAVE KC, that engages potential victims or perpetrators of gun violence before it happens.

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Children Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence 

By | April 24, 2024 | 0
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If you want to know how young people feel about gun violence, just ask. Here’s what two Ewing Marion Kauffman School students shared about their experiences.

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Fearful of Crime on the Country Club Plaza? Check Your Car

By | November 15, 2023 | 0
A lone security guard, part of The Country Club Plaza's private crew, can often be seen walking in the area. The neon portion of the guard's uniform alerts shoppers.

Conversations about the Country Club Plaza often turn to perceptions of personal safety and crime. Those perceptions aren’t always accurate.

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