Kansas City: Pioneering Tomorrow's Safety Innovations if Permitted

In December, Kansas City introduced REACH, its inaugural pre-arrest diversion program, revolutionizing crisis response. Already, ten lives have been redirected from incarceration to essential community resources. Yet, despite its success, the city underfunds REACH, allocating $1.2 million, compared to KCPD's $294 million. This imbalance questions priorities and safety solutions.