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flag Kansas City’s police chief cited $14M in settlements and staffing issues for a $1.5M budget gap despite $1.2B in funding since 2022.

flag Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves cited $14 million in legal settlements, overtime costs, and staffing shortages as key factors behind a $1.5 million budget shortfall, despite $1.2 billion in funding since 2022. flag At a city council hearing on February 5, 2026, she clarified that her use of the term “drastic” in an internal memo referred to strategic overtime management, not severe cuts. flag Council members questioned transparency and accountability, especially after a prosecutor cleared an officer involved in three killings, sparking debate over officer conduct standards. flag Graves pledged improved oversight and training, while officials agreed to further review the department’s finances and public safety priorities.

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