William Naff News Today

One man who died in a police chase in Bonner Springs is not counted in statewide or federal reporting on pursuits due to a loophole in reporting requirements.

Marion police chief’s hiring before newspaper raid highlights how Kansas doesn’t require cities to perform deep background checks on police officer applicants.

Kansas’ safeguards for identifying and weeding out problematic officers are incomplete or not enforced. The lack of thorough background checks allows officers to keep troubling details hidden.