Overview

• In Kansas, body camera footage is often withheld from the public, with officials denying access 67% of the time for fatal police shootings.
• Legal classifications and broad discretion granted to officials contribute to a patchwork of transparency across the state.
• Family members of those killed by police face hurdles in accessing footage, including high fees for viewing.
• Advocates argue that greater transparency is crucial for building trust between police and communities.
• Some Kansas agencies have released footage to promote transparency, but calls for statewide reform persist.