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City staff said the RTIC is intended to centralize multiple data streams that today do not interoperate, provide live mapping of units in the field, and enable faster tactical response by distributing live feeds to battalion chiefs, field commanders and other departments. Presenters said the RTIC is designed to support emergency responses, weather incidents, large public events and routine traffic management.

Officials described several specific capabilities: automated overlay mapping to show unit and camera locations in real time; live drone streaming to field commanders; integration with body‑worn cameras (subject to policy); predictive analysis using historical CAD and report data; and a unified display for city leadership in the Emergency Operations Center. Presenters said vendors would provide the fusion software (identified at the meeting by the generic name “fusus”) that aggregates and overlays multiple systems into one visual interface.

City IT and operations staff said the project will require policy development, cybersecurity protections and storage decisions because new continuous streams of video and other data will raise open‑records, retention and technical‑capacity questions. Legal staff told the committee that recordings held by law enforcement remain subject to the Kansas Open Records Act; publicly owned camera streams and body‑worn footage follow existing retention rules, while privately owned feeds that are accessed via memoranda of understanding would remain the property of their owners.

Officials told the committee that a private partner, Kwik Trip, committed roughly $500,000 toward start‑up costs; city staff said the overall startup cost is about $1 million, with the partner providing half and the city budget covering the remainder. Staff said the city will present a more detailed purchase plan and line‑item budget later but that the 2025 operating budget has funds available to cover the remainder for the year and additional budget requests would be included in the 2026 process if needed.

Staff gave an expected deployment window of March–April 2026 so the center is operational and staff trained before major events such as the FIFA World Cup/related tournaments. The city described a phased staffing approach—initial daytime staffing by reassigned personnel with potential future budget requests for dedicated analysts if workload requires. Training, governance and access rules for remote viewing, including when remote access to body‑worn cameras is allowed, will be developed before full operations.

Committee members asked about interoperability, cloud vs. on‑premises hosting, data retention, voluntary access to privately owned cameras and cybersecurity. Staff replied that the vendor software will be cloud‑enabled, that camera participation from businesses and residents would be voluntary under MOUs, and that city IT is leading security planning. Staff said other Kansas cities run similar centers and that the city visited centers in Tulsa and Kansas City to study operations.

Committee members generally supported the project while asking for more detail on budget specifics, privacy and cybersecurity. City staff said they will return with a more detailed implementation plan, procurement steps, proposed policy language on access and retention, and training and governance protocols.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Overland Park - Public Safety Committee - Jul 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Overland Park public safety and IT staff presented a proposal on July 7 for a Real‑Time Information Center to aggregate live video, body‑worn camera and drone feeds to speed field response and coordination.","taxTitle","Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",4679,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510961,"Overland Park Civil Service Commission outlines role in police hiring, promotions and appeals",1022,408000,1430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69&start=408&end=1430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69/thumbnail_408000.jpg","/articles/6510961/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Overland-Park-Civil-Service-Commission-outlines-role-in-police-hiring-promotions-and-appeals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510961-fb27df59cc16a0aa2b26dfc19043d4da/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102121&Signature=ZzCQfWUu5aF0eN9CQ3Noz~BDWmOs89M84g7b3FlNCOYic3-EIr~hpdCUlQz7GhF2vSY4APb6rkm9kUvo5k3zmkfo0TklopJPEePVxyt-1XKyNcfarDNpMGMW6QP19ApbbtAKoJ3rwsBdV5zQoPq1JbJNJ5whxI4skmwPIBOtWEMg0jyy80zjrEH6ggiYzVftL8Cx1W-PNWksWKHra6Pqiy6Hr2RjFIBSBMLyG6lpLNRcGtHto3LanVTdBuFUfuGQF2m90iAmkvPFQOLymYOhaKq5xNdXEVSDfXBzeMuRFSZHMtfZL86FSrBrVYMZY40ZJqj03Ehu~QMtEP--6S9hxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Overland Park Civil Service Commission told the city’s Public Safety Committee on July 7 that it plays three primary roles for the Police Department: siting on hiring panels for new officers, assisting with promotion processes and adjudicating disciplinary appeals.

Brian Briggs, chair of the Civil Service Commission, said the panel is established in the municipal code, is composed of seven mayoral appointees confirmed by the governing body, and serves staggered three‑year terms to preserve continuity. “We are at the table as a citizen community member,” Briggs said, describing commissioners’ participation in interview panels and promotion assessments.

The commissioners described several concrete parts of their role. They proctor promotion exams, sit on interview panels for entry‑level candidates, and review disciplinary appeals filed by officers. Those appeals are a quasi‑judicial function: the commission does not override the chief’s authority but must determine whether discipline was arbitrary or supported by reasonable cause. If either party is dissatisfied with the commission’s decision, the matter may be appealed to district court, officials said.

Greg Gehrig, vice chair, and other commissioners described recent changes to the promotion process, including the commission’s expanded role in sergeant promotions this year and a review of educational requirements for leadership positions. Commissioners said panels now include outside community members and professional staff to broaden perspectives beyond police command staff.

Police staff at the meeting said the changes are intended to remove barriers and increase fairness in promotions. Commissioners and police leaders said they have worked with the city’s legal and human resources departments while reviewing education thresholds and exam procedures.

Commissioners also described the practical work of participating in recruitment: they receive detailed candidate packets including background checks, polygraph results and personal history statements, and take part in structured interviews and follow‑up discussion with command staff.

Members of the Public Safety Committee praised the commission’s transparency and involvement and asked that commissioners convey committee appreciation to fellow volunteers. The commission said it meets quarterly at the Sanders Justice Center and posts minutes on the city meetings portal.

Committee members asked whether state law or other jurisdictions maintain similar panels; staff said several Kansas cities use civil service commissions and that, where a commission exists, officers typically must use the commission appeal step before seeking review in district court.

Commissioners said they will continue to collaborate with police leadership as promotion rules and disciplinary procedures are reviewed and updated and recommended the city keep emphasizing community representation in hiring and promotion steps.","Members of the Civil Service Commission described their duties to the Public Safety Committee, saying the seven-member body assists with police hiring panels, proctors promotion exams and hears disciplinary appeals; commissioners said they are working with police leadership to update promotion processes and increase transparency.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510948,"Committee recommends council approve amended crossing‑guard contract after wage increase request",372,6712000,7084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69&start=6712&end=7084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69/thumbnail_6712000.jpg","/articles/6510948/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Committee-recommends-council-approve-amended-crossingguard-contract-after-wage-increase-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510948-988a9b73275c481283a47e1aa4a5ef5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102121&Signature=ozmEzaRtfswF~8MUZk1LbNCCDCRgQUUIFWdXDusFAjZU1HARNdoW5WLN9tjvfeE~O8o6aBNxFxcGq9A3wk-rk1mKCTSbWCuscIb2RgCv0uHO97wTtnV~4DUvGd2Ozxi~FuNQuSs4Rr~VDZXHfjwmvfdQaTLF7w0KTfnQDTcwh6xaqY9YD84ExVHoYUJhEOgGr3whvLmRgGR3ByivKakub4JF7A~28l9Pr~xRLlLdyLpKl6YANiooQDP5HontG1kiwxeiA8TbB9Wj09To1ZekNssG76mphuuMTLkNgN-2kCsXd2Ylhp70YL3Hf2W3MS4DKWCTZKB~GC8tLBp4632i6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Safety Committee on July 7 recommended that the City Council approve a second amendment to the city’s agreement with All City Management Services Inc. (ACMS) to continue providing school crossing‑guard services through Dec. 31, 2027, and to increase guard wages.

Police staff presented the item and said ACMS was the city’s sole bidder in a 2017 procurement and has provided crossing‑guard services for most Overland Park elementary and some middle schools. Staff said outsourcing the program reduced internal police administrative time for recruiting, training and payroll.

All City Management Services requested an hourly wage increase because of past workforce shortages and retention challenges for a position that supplies very limited daily hours (typically about 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon per site). The city negotiated a multi‑year arrangement that aligns rate increases with the city’s budget cycle; staff told the committee the agreement is intended to stabilize the contractor’s workforce and minimize future rate shocks.

Under the amendment presented to the committee, the hourly rate would rise from $26.46 to $28.06 for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026 (a 6% increase), with a second increase to $28.91 per hour (an additional ~3%) in 2027. The police department projected approximately 20,054 crossing‑guard shifts during each school year. Staff said the 2025 operating budget can absorb the remainder of this year’s increase; the police department will request additional budget authority in the 2026 budget process to cover ongoing increases.

Committee members asked whether the school districts contribute; police staff said the program is paid by the city and the city manages deployment at school sites inside municipal boundaries. Staff said ACMS had improved guard coverage in 2024 and that the contract includes a plan for police dispatch to provide short‑notice coverage if a contractor guard cannot be assigned.

Committee member Drew moved the recommendation and a second was recorded; the committee voted in favor by voice vote.

The staff memorandum submitted to the committee set the maximum not‑to‑exceed amount for the amendment at $1,440,304.14 to cover the contractual term through Dec. 31, 2027, and estimated the annual number of shifts and related cost increases under the negotiated rates.","The Public Safety Committee voted to recommend City Council approve a second amendment to the city’s agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS) to extend crossing‑guard services through Dec. 31, 2027, and to raise the contractor’s hourly rate for the remaining 2025 term and for calendar 2026–2027.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6510953,"Overland Park begins review of e‑bikes, scooters and other small vehicles; officials flag safety and clarity issues",2962,3756000,6718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69&start=3756&end=6718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5345926-726a244d1f8bb1fe3c28cdfdb9848a69/thumbnail_3756000.jpg","/articles/6510953/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Overland-Park-begins-review-of-ebikes-scooters-and-other-small-vehicles-officials-flag-safety-and-clarity-issues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510953-533f5374a79e352dacf7710d90427581/orig.mp4?Expires=1771102121&Signature=gZbJNAQ4UMj1mApUYvqHLI9ccgl-xySJypk4dXkoQlWCbwSYwXuc5DMBuW~A-RjlLgs6JP3VhhgOre5YmMM4TbIhfzKxkhbh5ectZJnBOCFOreLh6PnC8VgaghiieAwv~L790acce3BfGsmb0yGXGbYJampu8GUq~zZZMGQg4taggptcVVE148WLwd31034h2OeTj97InL3NEgtcj4W9NYZ5tOYnQIbiH93pf35Zm36hj6rxdDr~3ucgtWHNJsmYCzaXhe6jpiW4lg7jgjSkWr4guau5H0rvb~GZmjCgW9IZhtgNO8bGGTq6u5FSjmd-CA5LpjpJlmfSwDMQB2kSkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City police and public‑works staff told the Public Safety Committee on July 7 that the rapid rise of e‑bikes, electric scooters and other small motorized devices has created enforcement confusion and safety concerns, and they recommended a full review of municipal code definitions and related traffic rules.

Deputy Chief Harper and Captain Steve Edwards presented a typology of devices in current use—electric‑assist bicycles (classes 1–3), electric scooters, motorized bicycles/mopeds, motor‑driven cycles, electric personal‑assistant mobility devices, motorized wheelchairs, golf carts, ATVs and micro‑utility vehicles. Presenters said state statute and city ordinance sometimes differ, and city code does not clearly cover certain fast electric scooters (examples given included models that can reach 40–60 mph).

Captain Edwards said the municipal code currently allows some devices on sidewalks and bike/hike trails while prohibiting others; that patchwork can confuse residents and officers. For example, the city’s ordinance allows certain bicycles and scooters on sidewalks with the obligation to yield to pedestrians, but other device classes are not defined consistently. Officers told the committee that the ambiguity led to a recent contact in which neither the rider nor officers were certain what the applicable rule was.

Staff outlined next steps: Police and legal will review the city code and consider adopting the State’s Standard Traffic Ordinance language where appropriate to reduce conflicts between municipal and state rules. The review will prioritize safety for vulnerable road users and attempt to identify where different devices should be allowed—on sidewalks, trails, neighborhood streets or arterial roads—and how to educate users and parents.

Committee members discussed the tradeoffs between mobility access and safety. Several members urged focusing on speed differentials and roadway geometry—identifying streets and routes that are appropriate for slower devices and protecting both riders and motorists. Members also suggested using School Resource Officers and community outreach, including bike rodeos and trail wayfinding, to build awareness and encourage helmet use.

Staff said the initial deliverable will be a set of recommended ordinance updates and an educational plan; enforcement guidance for patrol officers could be deployed earlier using mapping and mobile data terminals so officers have clear, on‑duty references while rules are refined.

The committee asked staff to coordinate the ordinance review with planned updates to the Greenway Linkages and Safe Streets planning efforts and to seek input from disability advocates and local multimodal groups.","Police and staff briefed the Public Safety Committee on the range of personal mobility devices—electric bicycles, scooters, motorized wheelchairs, ATVs and golf carts—and said local ordinances have not kept pace with new vehicle types; staff will review code and propose updates focused on safety, education and clarity.","actionData","errors"]

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