Kansas City, Missouri is preparing for the World Cup with 1,300 officers expected to keep the 70,000 daily fans safe. Police Chief Stacey Graves outlined the plans, including bringing in law enforcement from outside the city and state. Normal policing services will continue in neighborhoods, with nearby police departments on standby if needed. An incident commander will oversee operations from a new command center receiving real-time intelligence from 11 other World Cup host cities. The department is also preparing for various scenarios and looking to hire more officers beyond the event.
