Civilian Review
Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
KC Board of Police
54/100
Summary
A state-created board under RSMo §84.350 consisting of four governor-appointed civilian commissioners plus the Kansas City mayor. The board holds exclusive management and control of KCPD (§84.460), hears all disciplinary complaints against officers (§84.430), and can order discharge. The board can summon and compel witnesses and administer oaths. Because KCPD remains under state control rather than city control, Missouri's governor—not the city—appoints commissioners, making this an unusual state-administered civilian police commission over a single municipal department.
Independence Scorecard
54/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Missouri Police Departments in Kansas City
- Citation
- RSMo §84.350, §84.360, §84.420, §84.430, §84.460
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Kansas City Police Department