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Posts Tagged ‘Personal Safety’

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

By | August 7, 2024 | 0
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Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.

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Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

By | August 7, 2024 | 0
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Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.

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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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Public Safety Debate Shapes Jackson County Prosecutor Race 

By | July 18, 2024 | 0
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Concern about public safety makes the Jackson County prosecutor race one of the most consequential on the upcoming August primary ballot. Meet the candidates.

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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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