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Next week, the Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas City-area law enforcement agencies will start their "Taking Down DUI Initiative."

On Friday afternoon, 30 law enforcement officers tried their best to stay off the community's naughty list with the 12th annual Operation Rudolph.

Overland Park city officials have not explained the abrupt departure of Police Chief Frank Donchez. But looming over his exit is a controversial police shooting and an ongoing criminal investigation.

“Basic empathy and progressive policing policies are essential for any police chief in Overland Park,” the city manager told The Star.

“The community needs to know. This is a publicly funded, extremely important position,” Overland Park City Councilman Faris Farassati said the day after Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned.

Overland Park city officials have not explained the abrupt departure of Police Chief Frank Donchez. But looming over his exit is a controversial police shooting and an ongoing criminal investigation.

Overland Park city officials have not explained the abrupt departure of Police Chief Frank Donchez. But looming over his exit is a controversial police shooting and an ongoing criminal investigation.

Overland Park Chief of Police Frank Donchez resigned from his position on Tuesday, the city said in a news release.

Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez resigned on Tuesday, according to the city.

A city spokeswoman said in a statement that Overland Park “does not comment on personnel information.”