Use of force will never be eliminated from law enforcement because there will always be people who do not cooperate when being placed under arrest, but Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens said discussion about change is necessary and changes must come in a thoughtful and methodical manner. “We can change things. We can try to make it better,” Kitchens said, in a forum last week that focused on the Leavenworth Police Department’s use of force. The chief spent time during the forum reviewing the law and court decisions that guide use of force by law enforcement officers. He also reviewed the Leavenworth Police Department’s policy on use of force. He also answered questions from the audience.
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