Ed Turner Appointed as New Chief of Police for Independence
Independence has appointed Ed Turner, a former major with the department and previously the Chief of Police in Grain Valley, as its new Chief of Police. Turner is set to begin his new role on October 26th.
Kansas City, MO, September 28, 2026 —
Independence has officially named Ed Turner as its new Chief of Police. The appointment marks a significant transition for the department, bringing a leader with prior experience both within the Independence department and in a chief’s role in another municipality.
Turner’s professional background includes service as a major with the Independence department. Prior to this new appointment, he also held the position of Chief of Police in Grain Valley. These roles indicate a deep understanding of law enforcement operations and community policing.
He is scheduled to officially commence his duties as the Chief of Police for Independence on October 26th. The specific details regarding the transition process, any interim leadership, or the departmental expectations for his tenure were not provided in the summary.
The summary did not include information on the selection process, the number of candidates considered, or the specific qualifications that led to Turner’s appointment. Furthermore, details about his previous tenure as Chief of Police in Grain Valley or his roles within the Independence department beyond his rank as major were not elaborated upon. The financial terms of his new role or any potential departmental changes under his leadership were also not disclosed.
Turner’s appointment is a key development for the city of Independence’s public safety leadership. His experience in both command-level roles within the department and as a police chief in a neighboring community is expected to shape his approach to leading the Independence Police Department.
Story summarized from the original created by Tod Palmer on www.kshb.com, see more information here.
