FAQ
Please call or text our hotline and leave a message at 816-477-LEAP (5327)
We aim to respond to all calls or texts within 72 hours and perform a follow-up investigation if necessary.
No. However, some facets of the legal and court system as well as recovering from trauma may be expensive. KCLEAP can help victims and families look into fundraising options to support their cases.
Friday Night Protest is a sister organization of KCLEAP. While both organizations seek accountability from KCPD for violence, one difference between Friday Night Protest and KCLEAP is that KCLEAP is not an activist group and only operates within the limits of the current court and legal system.
You can visit our volunteer page here: https://kcleap.org/get-involved/
KCLEAP can offer the following support:
- Referral to competent legal representation, social services and culturally competent counseling
- Relocation services
- Emotional / spiritual support
- Fundraising for victim or family needs including funeral/cremation services
- Assist victim / family in working with the Jackson County Excessive Use of Force Prosecution Team, if desired
KCLEAP supports cases involving mistreatment from KCPD.
Unfortunately, due to capacity, KCLEAP is not able to offer support to mistreatment from police in neighboring areas such as Clay County, KCK, or Johnson County.
Kansas City Law Enforcement Accountability Project (KCLEAP) is a community-based investigating and victim advocacy agency focused on local police violence, law enforcement accountability and victim/family support. Since 2021, KCLEAP has investigated multiple shootings and non-lethal use of force cases, and worked to support those victims and their families in multiple capacities. We DO NOT work with the police. All witnesses can remain anonymous, and we do not identify witnesses without their permission. Community trust is paramount, and all members/volunteers must sign a non-disclosure agreement.