Former City Council member Jason White calls for reform after a New Year’s Eve chase left one man dead and others critically ...

An Independence female officer alleges in lawsuit she faced retaliation following her discrimination complaint and internal ...

According to a spokesperson for the City of Independence, Interim Police Chief Douglas Brinkley has been working on internal changes to the city's police department since joining in September 2025.

A man was killed, and three passengers in the same vehicle were injured as the Independence Police Department chased a suspect on New Year's Eve.

The vehicle pursuit policy change follows the death of a motorist on New Year’s Eve and reporting on the issues surrounding ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investigators have identified the man who was shot and killed by officers with the Independence Police Department (IPD) this past weekend. Gary K. Cusick, a 68-year-old man from ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Independence police responded Friday to rumors and questions regarding the department’s response to the double-murder suicide that happened Monday. The Independence Police ...

Kansas City police identified 47-year-old Daniel Sanchez as the driver killed by a vehicle fleeing from Independence police on New Year's Eve.

UPDATE: The child's family was located. Original story: The Independence Police Department is looking for the family of a boy found walking alone Tuesday morning. Police said the child was found in ...

We agree that police should limit high-speed pursuits. An external audit agrees. Is 2026 finally the year? Facebook/Independence Police Department Independence police, it’s 2026 and you are still ...