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Former Chief Still Classified as Employee | Kansas City News
Former police chief Adam Dustman resigned in August 2025, but city lawyers are claiming he’s still technically an employee — a classification that’s sparking legal battles over record transparency. Despite stepping down, Dustman reportedly collected $100K under a confidential separation agreement, with the city refusing to disclose details. Emails show his status never officially changed, and now a judge must decide whether the agreement should stay secret or be made public — all while allegations swirl that the deal was crafted to cover up police department mismanagement. Listen in…
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