FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 19, 2026
Kansas City Police Urged to Restore Lawful Processing of Tow Forms
Kansas City, MO — Today at approximately 1:20 p.m., a call to the Stolen Auto Desk revealed troubling gaps in oversight and compliance within the Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD). A civilian employee confirmed that no supervisor was available, despite state law requiring that all Form 4669 notices be completed by a licensed law enforcement officer.
Missouri law is clear: Form 4669 is a law-enforcement function. Yet KCPD continues to delegate this responsibility to civilians—without effective supervision—while simultaneously delaying notification that vehicles have been reported stolen until after tows occur. During today’s call, the civilian acknowledged limitations on what information could be shared and ended the conversation when lawful questions were asked—underscoring a lack of transparency and accountability.
KCPD command staff has previously assured stakeholders that civilians would be supervised at all times. Today’s interaction contradicts that assurance. The result is a process that undermines state law, harms consumers, places tow operators in untenable positions, and erodes public trust.
Call to Action:
KCPD must immediately return the processing of Form 4669 to licensed law enforcement officers, ensure real-time supervision, and provide timely, transparent notification at the moment of tow—exactly as state law requires.
Compliance is not optional. Public safety and the rule of law demand it.
Media Contact:
Allen Bloodworth
816-777-8800
recoverykc@gmail.com
