Independence Police Dept
Reduced manpower, modified COVID schedules and modified COVID work/activity procedures significantly im- pacted 2020's data compared to previous years. Independence is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, county seat and immediate suburb of Kansas City, with a population of 117,217. Ten major Interstates, highways and roadways allow direct access to the multiple racially diverse Kansas City metropolitan attractions located in the community; Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and historic home, Cable Dahmer Arena , Super-Regional Independence Cen- ter Shopping Mall (2nd largest in KC Metro area with approximately 12 million annual visitors), 39th Street retail area, AMC 20 movie theater complex, Crysler Baseball Stadium, Community of Christ International Headquarters, colleges, community festivals, and multi-cultural dining venues. 48% off all traffic stops conducted by the Depart- ment in 2020 involved residents from other jurisdictions. Significant traffic safety efforts are conducted along the major roadways and additional funding is provided for enforcement through state funded Hazardous Moving Viola- tion grants, DWI Enforcement grants and Occupant Protection grants. The Independence Police Department is a professional law enforcement organization that is committed to impartial, competent, and courteous service to the public without regard to race, creed, or gender. Officers receive annual training on cultural challenges and issues by ensuring and maintaining accountability in part through the integrity of the racial profiling documentation process in compliance with Missouri State Statute.