Waldo Demands Better Emergency Response Times Amid Kansas City Crime Wave

Many of our elected leaders would like to think that some quick cash for afflicted biz and a few more security guards might solve an ongoing local problem with root causes that go much deeper.

In fact . . . 

WALDO NEIGHBORS UNITE TO EXPOSE CONTINUED FRUSTRATION WITH EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIMES!!!

Here's the most important passage and a link to the recent statement . . .

"Residents and business owners have expressed deep frustration with delayed police response to 911 calls, especially for property crimes. Due to ongoing staffing shortages in the Kansas City Police Department — a result of retirements, recruitment challenges, and increased call volume — officers may be dispatched from distant parts of the city, causing longer wait times for critical incidents. In recent cases, residents reported waiting significant periods for police to arrive after violent events, further undermining confidence in public safety services."

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

Waldo Tower Neighborhood Association: Formal Statement on Increased Crime and Emergency Response in the Waldo Neighborhood

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