Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves Announces Retirement, Successor Search Underway
Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves has announced her retirement after serving as the first woman to hold the permanent chief position since December 2022. The Board of Police Commissioners has initiated an immediate search for her successor.
Kansas City, MO, July 29, 2026 —
Kansas City Police Department Chief Stacey Graves announced her retirement from the force. Graves holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as the permanent chief of the department, a role she assumed in December 2022.
Following Chief Graves’ announcement, the Board of Police Commissioners has officially begun the process of finding her replacement. An immediate search for a new chief has been initiated.
The timeline for the search and the specific process for selecting the next chief were not immediately available. Further details regarding the search process are expected to be released by the Board of Police Commissioners.
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