Racism in the Kansas City Police Department goes back decades

An investigation by The Kansas City Star uncovered racism and discrimination against Black officers and detectives within the ranks of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.
Current and former Black police officers and recruits assert they were subjected to racism, discrimination and unequal disciplinary actions by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

Journalists involved in a yearlong investigation of the department detailed conditions and events experienced by Black members of the force.

"Black officers maintained that there should be more black supervisors, more people they can turn to when things go awry," said Luke Nozicka, one of the reporters who wrote about it for The Star.