Shortly after the coin was advertised, Police Chief Rick Smith told the Board of Police Commissioners he found the image offensive and had launched an investigation into how it had been approved, according to an image of the email obtained by The Kansas City Star.
Commemorative police coin criticized for offensive design
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During a news conference Thursday announcing progress on the body cameras, Smith said the body cameras were a “win-win” for the public and police.
Kansas City police set new policies to improve interactions
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