Posts Tagged ‘Personal Safety’
Kansas City Launches New Effort to Counter Gun Violence
Kansas City has launched a “focused deterrence” program, named SAVE KC, that engages potential victims or perpetrators of gun violence before it happens.
Read MoreOverland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst
Tom Matthews was about to graduate from high school. Then Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted him. The Overland Park man recalls a joyride.
Read MoreChildren Share Harsh Lessons of Unchecked Gun Violence
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.
Read MoreKansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders
When catastrophe slams Kansas City, among the first responders are faith leaders stepping forward to offer comfort to the afflicted.
Read MoreSome Cities Rethinking Technology that Listens for Gunshots
Some cities are cutting ties with the company behind ShotSpotter, a technology that tracks the sound of gunshots. Kansas City has used ShotSpotter since 2012.
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