Newsflash: Kansas City 'Alternative Arrest Program' Suffers FAIL

A local effort focused on keeping locals out of jail isn't living up to expectations. 

Sadly . . .

KCMO typically responds to any crisis by throwing more money at the problem whilst this dilemma is one of many situations where that strategy didn't work . . . Take a look: 

"In response to ongoing crime and incarceration rates, the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council approved $1.2 million for REACH. It's a non-law enforcement approach to help those experiencing a mental health crisis, homelessness or substance abuse in the Prospect Avenue corridor from East 27th Street to East 45th Street.

"But three months since REACH first launched in the area, it's been a slower start than was originally expected."

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

KSHB: Kansas City's alternative arrest program sees delays in operations, leaders refocusing efforts