Kansas City area officers, including three from Independence, were honored for bravery at the 53rd Awards for Valor ceremony.

The Metropolitan Chiefs and Sheriffs Association held its 53rd Awards for Valor ceremony, honoring nearly 60 Kansas City area officers for bravery. Among the honorees were Independence officers Cody Allen, Steven Thompson, and Luke Buchanan, who received Officer of the Year posthumously for Allen and Gold Awards for Thompson and Buchanan. The event recognized various categories of valor, including life-saving actions.

November 15, 2024
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