Kansas City Police Dept

Relying on a census population for ages 16 and over as a benchmark does not provide a realistic picture of the driving population in Kansas City, Missouri at any given time. There are several major thoroughfares that run through the City, including I-29, I-35, and I-70 that contain a large percentage of drivers not reflected in population numbers used for comparison purposes. Additionally, Kansas City is contained within a large metropolitan population, which adds to the commuter population on these roadways. When examining search rates, the probable cause/authority to search reasons should be considered. When examining arrest rates, the arrest charges should be considered. Lastly, KCPD views vehicle stop data collection as one of many tools to address the issue of racial profiling. Other tools in use by the Department include training, community programs, and policies.