Topeka Police Rebuild Trust After Training Scandal | Topeka News

Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A Topeka Police Chief is taking bold steps to rebuild trust after a damning 2019 training slide surfaced — one that told officers to “have a plan to kill.” Though the slide is now retired and new training focused on de-escalation and communication is being rolled out, community outcry remains high, especially after a recent pepper spray incident at a Walmart that sparked social media outrage. Chief Chris Vallejo defended the officer’s actions using full body cam footage, but acknowledged the department’s past failures and pledged accountability — even though he wasn’t there when the slide was…