10:00. No word yet on a decision on who will be the next police chief. >> He knows 9 in a letter obtained by KMBC – News RYAN MCCARTY said she believed he was unfairly fired for disagreeing with his boss. He claims that complaints made by him and other employees regarding the legal counsel were never brought before the Police Commission. I asked about it on the forum today. >> Everyone, including Kansas City Police Department employees, strives to do the right thing. Any concerns or complaints should be investigated. >> In a statement he KCPD said – He has been working in this department since June 13, 2020
Former KCPD lawyer wrote letter criticizing department leader
Former KCPD attorney Ryan McCarty said he believes he was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns.
Updated: December 10, 2022 6:35 PM CST
A former Kansas City, Missouri, police department attorney has expressed concern about the department’s leadership. His boss, KCPD’s General Counsel and Interim Chief of Staff. He claims that complaints made by him or other employees about the legal counsel were not brought before the Board of Police Commissioners.KMBC 9 said at the Police Chief Candidates Forum on Saturday at Kansas City’s Quinton his Lucas I asked the mayor about this matter. This includes all Kansas City Police Department employees, including civilian employees,” Lucas said. From 13 June 2022 he was in charge of the Legal Department until 8 December 2022. He is no longer employed by KCPD. All allegations will be considered and will be dealt with appropriately. ”
A former Kansas City, Missouri, police department attorney has expressed concern about the department’s leadership.
In a letter obtained by KMBC 9, former KCPD deputy general counsel Ryan McCarty believes he was unfairly fired this week for speaking out about concerns about his boss, KCPD general counsel and interim chief. said.
He claims that complaints made by him or other employees about the legal counsel were not brought before the Board of Police Commissioners.
KMBC 9 asked Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas about the matter at Saturday’s police chief candidate forum.
“We’re going to work to make sure we’re doing the right thing for everyone. This includes all Kansas City Police Department employees, including civilian-side employees.” said Lucas.
In a statement, KCPD said McCarty “worked in our legal department from June 13, 2022 to December 8, 2022. He is no longer employed by KCPD. All allegations made will be properly considered and addressed.”