KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday, thanking members of the police department for their service.
In a tweet, Parson said he and Missouri First Lady Teresa Parvin met with KCPD Chief Rick Smith.
Met with Chief Rick Smith and some of the @kcpolice force this afternoon to thank them for their service.
— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) July 13, 2020
After I served 22yrs in law enforcement, @FirstLadyTeresa and I know firsthand the challenges of being a law enforcement family. #BacktheBlue pic.twitter.com/deqe2Qx6SV
Parson’s visit comes after two KCPD officers were shot in one day on July 2. While one of the officers was treated and released, the other officer required emergency surgery and remains hospitalized.
The visit also comes less than a week after the Department of Justice announced plans to send additional resources and agents to the city to combat the city’s spike in violent crime.
