Mayor Q Proposal For One Million Bucks To Stop Rampant Property Crime Reconsidered

We talked about this last week and the general consensus from our blog community was: 

More cash for cops is a good thing but the extra security won't REALLY serves as a deterrent and eventually the cash will run out leaving us back at square one.

Today we share more deets from a recent report and question if this solution is taking hold . . . Check-it:

An ordinance pushed by Mayor Quinton Lucas would fund extra security services in Kansas City business districts through collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies — a move aimed at preventing more thefts, break-ins and vandalism incidents targeted at Kansas City small businesses.

Lucas’ proposal would invest up to $1 million to increase the presence of off-duty deputies and officers, he said, noting the funds would be outside and in addition to regular Kansas City Police Department budgeted funding.

“The city is proud to fully fund KCPD’s salary and personnel requests and will work closely with them as the department works to boost staffing over the years ahead,” said Lucas. “But we cannot wait and are committed to ending the current challenges our small business community faces, as burglaries continue, violent and tragic incidents occur, and impacted neighborhoods ask for help.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City mayor proposes $1 million for off-duty officers to fight small-business property crimes

While Kansas City, Missouri, considers aid to small businesses plagued by thefts, break-ins and vandalism, the River Market will increase the presence of security officers during the "witching hours" between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.