More homicides but work goes on

Nov 10th, 2015 – by 0
Joe McHale. File photo. No one could say why homicides are up in Kansas City from a four-decade low last year, but more involve individual disputes and domestic violence. As of last week, the number of homicides stands at 88 compared to 81 for ...

Why not? Vacant and blighted houses as art

Aug 31st, 2015 – by 0
Abandoned houses litter the Prospect corridor but seven will soon look better, artistic even. That’s because door-sized painted art panels unveiled Saturday will soon go up on them. Then painted art boards will also go on two windows in each ...

UMKC report evaluates NoVA violent crime deterrence effectiveness

Aug 25th, 2015 – by 0
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. Courtesy Jackson County Prosecutor’s office. A new report from researchers at UMKC finds focused deterrence has become an important tool in dealing with Kansas City’s “stubbornly high violent ...

NoVA model to cross the state

Feb 23rd, 2015 – by 0
Kansas City Mayor Sly James welcomed St. Louis law enforcement officials, in town today to learn about Kansas City’s No Violence Alliance. St. Louis law enforcement officials – fighting big increases in homicides – met today with counterparts ...

NoVA: Helping hands or handcuffs

Jan 20th, 2015 – by 0
Rachel Epstein and Michael Mansur of NoVA. By Joe Lambe Association with violent crime can get you a ride to drug treatment and literacy training, or to a prison cell. The Kansas City No Violence Alliance conducts mass arrests, but quietly works ...

City homicide rate way down last year, but can it last?

Jan 9th, 2015 – by 0
File Photo. Joe McHale. Last year finished with 77 homicides – the lowest number in 42 years, but police believe they can do better. The Kansas City No Violence Alliance is considered a major force in the reduction but police have also reorganized ...

More arrests as No Violence Project conducts another sweep

Dec 17th, 2014 – by 0
The Kansas City No Violence Alliance (NoVA) continued its “group enforcements” yesterday, resulting in nearly 20 arrests and other actions. NoVA officers also found severe code violations at two properties they raided. As part of Operation ...

UMKC gets FBI award for role in NoVA crime prevention

Dec 15th, 2014 – by 0
UMKC has gotten an award from the FBI for its role in the NoVA (No Violence Alliance) project. Each field office of the FBI gives its Director’s Community Leadership Award each year to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions toward ...

Offenders stayed on wrong path, officials say

Dec 10th, 2014 – by 1
The No Violence Alliance in a Tuesday sweep arrested 54 people in the northeast area, sending a message citywide. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said that if people continue with violence “We will meet you with all we’ve got.” As ...

City homicide totals trending way down

Nov 5th, 2014 – by 0
The number of city homicides is almost 30 fewer than at this time over the last three years, but work is just getting started, police reported Tuesday. “We have seen the greatest reduction in homicides in almost 50 years, … but don’t slam ...