Wichita Eyes 50 New Officers for Downtown | Wichita News

Wichita’s police are eyeing a federal grant to hire 50 new officers downtown—aiming to boost community policing with foot patrols, bikes, and more visible officers to tackle noise, safety, and economic growth. With no dedicated downtown unit now, this funding would free up other bureaus to focus elsewhere while making the core safer and more welcoming for businesses and residents alike. City council votes this Tuesday could bring this vision to life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39bbb72e204f45ab