US Crime Rates Per 100,000 citizens

Kansas City Crime Rates

Per 100,000 citizens

Homicide 4.7 Homicide *23.4

Forcible Rape 26.8 Forcible Rape 57.4

Robbery 113.7 Robbery *360.8

AggravatedAssault

241.1 Aggravated Assault

*758.6

Burglary 113.7 Burglary 1484.0

Motor VehicleTheft

229.6 Motor VehicleTheft

735.1

*≈7 out of 10 incidentsreported: A gun was used

Source: FBI.gov

Ineffective Justice System?

• Police Payroll: KC police department has 2nd

largest payroll among high crime cities

• Spends $209 million a year of public funds

• Other important factors: poverty, social inequality, illegal drugs and alcohol

We the People.

• KC Population: ≈450,000 citizens

• KC boasts one of the most diverse populations in the nation

• Crime rates and safety one of the most important values that citizens want resolved

What stands in our way?

• City Standards: Broken crime prevention system

• No continuity among government, community leaders, and citizens

• Other obstacles: neighborhood codes of honor, slow response time to emergencies

Let’s make a difference.

• Effects: Perpetual cycle that younger generations mimic

• Everyone must do their part, neighborhood standards matter

• Be a good a neighbor…Communicate, activate, and cultivate ‘buddy’ relationships

It starts at home.

• Ground ZERO: Teach your family about being safe, playing safe, not participating in dangerous activities

• You’ve got friends in high places: KCNova, KC police

• Reach out for education and resolution with your neighbors

Take charge now!

• K-Cizzle: An online phone app that connects Kansas City citizens

• Citizens will be able to get news updates, exchange info with neighbors, and call for help in emergencies

• K-Cizzle is always on and ready to protect, connect, and send and receive info