KANSAS CITY PD · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
21/24
Kansas City PD gets an A.
Kansas City Police Department operates inside Missouri Sunshine Law. Consent decree status: No federal consent decree (Note: KCPD governed by state Board of Police Commissioners, not city).
COMPUTED 2026-08-01 12:57 UTC · SCORE 21/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-08-01 12:30 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-08-01 12:30 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-08-01 12:30 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-08-01 12:30 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · MO Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the MO field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
DOUBLE MURDER
Wanted
BERKELEY, MISSOURI - MISSING INDIVIDUALS
Wanted
KIM YE WON
Wanted
KO CHUNG SOK
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · MO
Children Missing From Missouri (Statewide)
Active Missouri cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Wayde Bronson (MO)
Treniece Harvey-Harlan (MO)
Mykirah Bagby (MO)
Ramon Howard (MO)
De'Marion Johnson (MO)
Del Zay Anderson (MO)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Missouri Court Cases
Most recent Missouri court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00597 | Wiggins v. Brown et al | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-03296 | Bell v. Chada et al | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-03444 | Abhishek v. Arnott et al | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-mj-02061-1 | USA v. Rodas-Rodas | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 6:26-mj-02063-1 | USA v. Farrell | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00211 | Cowan v. United States Department of Housing and Urban Development et al | 07/31/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-05036-1 | USA v. Janes | 07/31/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-05046-1 | USA v. Hernandez-Sales | 07/31/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 5:26-cr-06006-1 | USA v. Maupin | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 4:26-cv-00579 | Lindsey v. Biden et al | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-03451 | Rodriguez-Zarate v. Arnott et al | 07/31/2026 |
| CIVIL 6:26-cv-03453 | Herrarte Arias v. Mullin et al | 07/31/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I get a criminal background check in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) criminal background check: Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Records (https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/PatrolDivisions/CRID/) — $14 name-based, $20 fingerprint, Mo. Rev. Stat. §43.503 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=43.503). Live scan IdentoGO MO (https://www.identogo.com/locations/missouri). Kansas City PD records (https://www.kcpd.org/) and Jackson County Sheriff (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/sheriff). Court records: Missouri Case.net (https://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/) — free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Ban-the-box: Mo. Rev. Stat. §314.200.
Where can I find information about the age of the population?▼
Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) age population data: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts Kansas City city, MO (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/) — age breakdown (under 5, under 18, 65+, median age). American Community Survey 5-year estimates (https://data.census.gov/) for Tables S0101 (Age and Sex), B01001 detailed age by sex. Mid-America Regional Council (https://www.marc.org/) for regional demographic data. Missouri Office of Administration Demographics (https://oa.mo.gov/budget-planning/demographic-information). Kansas City Health Department for health-age statistics. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010). Census American FactFinder for detailed comparisons.
Where do I order a death record in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO death records: Jackson County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds) for vital records issued at county. Statewide: Missouri Bureau of Vital Records (https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/) — death certificates 1910+, $14 per copy (Mo. Rev. Stat. §193.255 https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=193.255). Order online via VitalChek (https://www.vitalchek.com/). Older records via Missouri State Archives (https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives). Kansas City Health Department (https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health) for local. Mo. Sunshine Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.010).
Where do I look up a marriage license in Kansas City?▼
Kansas City, MO marriage licenses are issued by the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds) at the Kansas City and Independence courthouses. Fee $51 (Mo. Rev. Stat. §451.150 https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=451.150) — both parties present, valid ID, no waiting period, license valid 30 days. Search marriage records: Jackson County online records search (https://recorder.jacksongov.org/RecorderEsearch/) — free index back to 1882. Certified copies $9.50 each. Statewide vital records (Mo. Dept. of Health) for marriages 1948+: Missouri Bureau of Vital Records (https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords/) — $15 per copy. Confidential marriages and same-sex marriages handled identically post-Obergefell (2015). Older records (pre-1882) through Missouri State Archives (https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives).
What's the way to search for inmates in Jackson?▼
To search for inmates in Jackson County, MO, the Jackson County Detention Center inmate search at https://www.jacksongov.org/ shows current detainees at the JCDC in Kansas City. The Jackson County Sheriff is at 415 E. 12th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106 (816-881-1100). For state-prison inmates, the Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/searchOffender.do shows current state inmates from Jackson County. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) governs disclosure. Sources: Jackson County (https://www.jacksongov.org/), MO DOC (https://doc.mo.gov/).
How do I search property ownership in Independence?▼
To search property ownership in Independence, MO (Jackson County), use the Jackson County Assessor at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/ for ownership, parcel, and assessed-value data. The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds at https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/ records deeds, mortgages, and liens — searchable online. The City of Independence Finance Department at https://www.independencemo.org/ provides city tax info. Missouri Sunshine Law (Chapter 610 RSMo) makes deeds and assessments public; certified copies typically cost $2.40 plus $1/page at the Recorder. Sources: Jackson County Recorder (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/recorder-of-deeds/), Jackson County Assessor (https://www.jacksongov.org/government/departments/assessment/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Kansas City, MO
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Kansas City, MO · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for MO
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (MO)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in MO
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in MO
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in MO
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for MO
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (MO) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Kansas City, MO
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| MARK DEWOLFE | KANSAS CITY |
| JOHN NELSON | KANSAS CITY |
| JAMES WALTON | KANSAS CITY |
| PAULA EATON | KANSAS CITY |
| SUSAN MOU | KANSAS CITY |
| DARREN KILLEN | KANSAS CITY |
| FREDERICK SHULER | KANSAS CITY |
| JOHN MCCARVILLE | KANSAS CITY |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD | KANSAS CITY |
| KELLYBROOK FIFTH PLAT | KANSAS CITY |
| TIFFANY SPRINGS PLAZA CONVENIENCE STORE | KANSAS CITY |
| IDEKER INC 150 HWY | KANSAS CITY |
| KCPL PTF/STC TRAINING FACILITY | KANSAS CITY |
| WORNALL VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER | KANSAS CITY |
| KANSAS CITY CITY OF LOOSE PARK | KANSAS CITY |
| MIKES FOREIGN CARS INC | KANSAS CITY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (MO) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-20 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-20 | I.C. System, Inc. | Electronic communications |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Kansas City, MO
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE & BEHAV | 1128a1 |
| BRIAN H JENKINS, D D S, P A | 1128b8 |
| CHANGE OF HEART INC | 1128a1 |
| KARE-MORE HOME HEALTH SERVICES | 1128b5 |
| STACY A BATTLE, D D S, P C | 1128b8 |
| HALEEMA AL-SHAMS | 1128b4 |
| DAVID BAXTER | 1128a4 |
| TYNISHA BETTIS | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Kansas City, MO
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 5
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Central Bank of Kansas City | Kansas City |
| Academy Bank, National Association | Kansas City |
| Commerce Bank | Kansas City |
| UMB Bank, National Association | Kansas City |
| Lead Bank | Kansas City |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from MO state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Utah Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexual Exploitation of Two Minor Victims and Illegal Reentry
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Guatemalan National Pleads Guilty for Illegal Reentry into the United States After a Prior Deportation
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Guatemalan National Indicted for Illegal Reentry into the United States After Prior Deportation
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Criminal Complaint Filed Against Lee’s Summit, Missouri Man for Ponzi Scheme Defrauding Millions of Dollars from Investors
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Kansas City Woman Sentenced to Seven Years for Possession and Intent to Distribute Meth
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Independence, Mo. Man Connected to Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) Group Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Jul 29, 2026
FBI Field Office
Mexican National Sentenced to 9 1/2 Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Jul 28, 2026
Federal Agency
Statements on the Grant of Early Termination of the FTC’s Investigation of IonQ’s Proposed Acquisition of SkyWater
Jul 31, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.