For the past month Kansas City residents have been attending listening sessions to provide input on what qualities they would like to see in the next Chief of Police. It is now south Kansas City’s time to share.
On Thursday, November 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, south Kansas City residents can attend the community listening session held at United Believers Community Church, 5600 E. 112th Terrace. The event is hosted by the Kansas City Public Safety Coalition.
Police Chief Stacey Graves announced her retirement in July. Chief Graves made history as the 48th Police Chief in the Kansas City Police Department’s 148-year history and the first woman to serve as permanent chief. During her tenure, Kansas City saw meaningful reductions in homicides, non-fatal shootings, and property crimes.
The Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners is encouraging residents and those who work in Kansas City to participate in the community listening sessions. The listening sessions have been taking place across Kansas City throughout October. They will provide an opportunity for community members to share the qualities and leadership characteristics they would like to see in the next Chief. The sessions are also intended to help strengthen trust and relationships between Kansas City residents and the Kansas City Police Department.
The November 5th meeting is the last of the series.
The Kansas City Public Safety Coalition is a broad group of business, civic, faith and community organizations working together to gather community perspectives. Feedback from the listening sessions, along with information collected through an online survey, will be compiled and presented to the Board of Police Commissioners at its meeting on November 17, 2026.
Chiefs Graves’ intent is to retire by the end of the year.
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