KCMCC 2026 November Newsletter

5 days ago

4 min read

Updated: 21 hours ago

Program Highlights

Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment (SAFE)

Retired KCPD Sergeant and Second Chance Board member Jack Henry, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully September 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was a dedicated first responder and faithfully served the citizens of Kansas City for 25 years. Jack was also a huge supporter of the programs of the Crime Commission, often volunteering, donating auction items and bidding at our events.

As those who knew him would have expected, Jack’s Celebration of Life was a tailgate barbecue held during the Chief’s game on October 4th. Jack’s grandson Auggie was the light of his life and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

SAFE Director Jan Zimmerman had the honor of attending the Independence Police Department Annual Awards ceremony as the guest of Shannon Evans, mother of fallen Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans. Shannon and retired Springfield Police Officer Mark

Priebe were in attendance to present Independence Crime Scene Investigator Kelly Pope with a special award.

This award recognized Kelly’s contribution in connecting the two families for the purpose of the life-saving organ donation of Blaize’s kidney to Mark. Blaize’s other gifts of organ donation touched the lives of 70 additional recipients.

Guns N Hoses 2027 has been scheduled for June 5th, so make sure you get the date on your calendar and plan on joining us for a lot of fun and friendly competition for a great cause! Registration for First Responders interested in participating as boxers will open online on November 30, 2026.

GUNS N HOSES

SAFE

SAFE FACEBOOK

Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers

We can’t lower Kansas City’s homicide rate without you.

And nobody needs to know.

Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers (GKCCS) Stats for October 2026:

271 TIPS received in the month of October

Out of 295 TIPS this month:

5 Arrests
8 Cases Cleared
2 Fugitives

TIPS received year-to-date:

3,029 TIPS
39 arrests
77 cases cleared

Thank you to our amazing community members who are helping to keep dangerous people, drugs and firearms off the streets in the Greater Kansas City Community!

KNOW SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING!

A National Honor - Seal of Excellence

We’re proud to announce that Crime Stoppers has earned the 2026–2027 Seal of Excellence from Crime Stoppers USA!

Our program is honored to be one of only TWO current programs to receive this distinguished designation, recognizing excellence in our mission to help keep our communities safe.

This achievement reflects our continued commitment to empowering individuals to speak up, prevent crime, and make Kansas City a safer place.

Thank you to our law enforcement partners, community supporters, and everyone who helps make this work possible!

KCPD Regional Police Academy Annual

Trunk or Treat

Scholastic Crime Stoppers Coordinator Kevin Boehm attended Trunk or Treat, sponsored by KCPD Friends and Family at the KCPD Regional Police Academy!

Joined by board members Crystal Johnson and Steve and Helen Cox, Kevin enjoyed two nonstop hours of meeting families and handing out candy. The event was so well attended that Crime Stoppers ran out of candy!

A special surprise was seeing former MCSP Director Wendy Steinhaus make an appearance with her grandchildren. Thank you to KCPD Friends and Family for hosting such a fun community event!

Kansas City's Most Wanted Publication

Use the button below to subscribe to the monthly Kansas City's Most Wanted digital publication and to view the November 2026 Edition.

KANSAS CITY'S MOST WANTED

CRIME STOPPERS

CRIME STOPPERS FACEBOOK

Scholastic Crime Stoppers

Scholastic TIPS Highlights for the month of October:

October 2026 Scholastic TIPS: 28

October 2026 Scholastic TIPS: 24

"In 2025, the FBI identified 34 active shooter incidents nationwide, a 42% increase from the 24 incidents in the previous year. The total number of casualties (166) also rose significantly, marking a 57% increase from the 106 casualties recorded in the previous year."

As the Scholastic Crime Stoppers program educates districts within the KC metro area and disseminates FREE promotional materials to member schools, actionable tips are received from member and non-member schools alike including those regarding potentially violent situations involving firearms at the middle school level.

The Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Scholastic TIPS Program allows students the use of the P3 Mobile App to anonymously report school-based incidents or related crimes such as:

Theft
Vandalism
Fights or Assaults
Drugs or weapons at school
Other dangerous or illegal activity that someone may be planning to commit on the school campus

Scan the QR code above with your mobile phone camera to go directly to the Crime Stoppers webpage where you can submit information without downloading the app. The QR code provides easier, faster, and anonymous access to the TIPS Hotline.

You can also text a tip! Text KCCS to 738477 to receive a link to our anonymous tip form. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text HELP for help and STOP to cancel.

SCHOLASTIC CRIME STOPPERS

Second Chance

Risk Reduction Center

Second Chance client Darryl King obtained his CDL and is now driving for Butler Trucking Company

SECOND CHANCE RISK REDUCTION CENTER

SECOND CHANCE FACEBOOK

Metropolitan Community Service Program

MCSP connects adjudicated individuals with established partner worksites to fulfill their court-ordered service, thus providing meaningful opportunities that have a profound impact on our community.

MCSP Highlights for the month of October:

17 clean-ups
1,301 hours of community service
12,010 pounds of trash collected throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area
45 clients successfully completed their court-ordered community service requirement

MCSP received a total of 89 new referrals in October!

MCSP

MCSP FACEBOOK