Public Safety

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Citizen and Nextdoor Are Making Us All Vigilantes. Is That a Good Thing?

Public safety apps such as Nextdoor and Citizen are creating a new kind of surveillance culture, absent of context.

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Most Wanted In Kansas City: More Police Recruits

The Kansas City Police Department is struggling to fill more than 200 open positions.

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Nearly nine in 10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving.

Kansas, Missouri Ranked Among 10 Worst States for Distracted Driving

Kansas and Missouri just made the top 10 on a less-than-desirable list: the worst states for distracted driving.

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Dads Against Crime

A community activist has formed Dads Against Crime to lend support to fathers of murder victims.

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Gun display at Frontier Justice

Booming Business: Guns Are a Hot Gift Item This Holiday Season

Guns sales are booming in 2020, and firearms are expected to be a popular gift this holiday season.

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