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Jun. 14—The Wichita Police Department has temporarily lowered its standards at a time when it is struggling to recruit officers, a move that appears to conflict with a report that found a lack of minimum standards was sowing discontent within the ranks. The Wichita City Council has approved funding for more officers than the department has been able to recruit and hire. But the police union ...
The decision appears to conflict with a recommendation by national police consultant Jensen Hughes.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The names of Wichita police officers accused of misconduct will...
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The names of Wichita police officers accused of misconduct will remain secret under a new contract approved by the Wichita City Council. The council approved the contract Tuesday after hearing from community activists who said continuing the decadeslong practice of concealing names of officers disciplined for serious misconduct or use of excessive force undermines trust in the department.