Kansas City Police Chief Steps Down | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

After nearly 30 years at the helm, Kansas City, Missouri, Police Chief Stacey Graves is retiring — but not before ensuring a smooth transition. She’s staying on until her successor is chosen, praising the department’s strong leadership pipeline and the city’s 2026 World Cup bid as the perfect backdrop for her exit. Praised by Mayor Quinton Lucas as one of the nation’s top chiefs, Graves credits her achievements to technology, accountability, and team effort — including a new uniform rollout. The search for her replacement is underway, with officials open to both internal and external…