A Missouri man with warrants was hired as a Kansas jail deputy, sparking investigations into flawed background checks and inter-state vetting gaps.

A man with outstanding warrants in Missouri was hired as a jail deputy in Kansas, prompting investigations into how he passed background checks. Authorities in both states are examining the hiring process, raising concerns about gaps in inter-state information sharing and vetting procedures for law enforcement roles. The incident has fueled calls for stronger screening and transparency, though details about the charges and the man’s current status remain unclear.