About
The Police Retirement System of Kansas City, Missouri was established in 1946 and is governed by Missouri Revised Statutes 86.900 to 86.1280. The Civilian Employees' Retirement System of the Police Department of Kansas City, Missouri was established in 1965 and is governed by Missouri Revised Statutes 86.1310 to 86.1640. Statues for both retirement systems can be found under Member Information.
A single Retirement Board, consisting of four appointed members and five elected members, oversees the administration of both systems. KCPERS provides retirement, disability, and death benefits for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department's 3000 police officers, civilian employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries.
The Retirement Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Greater KC Public Safety Credit Union, 2800 E. 14th Street in Kansas City. Board meetings are open to the public, and time is set aside for public comments at each meeting. The schedule of monthly board meetings can be found under Event Calendar.
Board meeting agendas usually include presentations from outside advisors, such as auditors, actuaries, or investment managers; a report from the Board Secretary on the retirement system and office operations; and new and old business to be conducted by the Retirement Board. The agendas and minutes for each board meeting can be found under News.
Mission
The mission of the Kansas City Police Employees' Retirement Systems is to ensure plan solvency and optimize benefits for present and future retirees. We will accomplish this by:
- • Providing superior service for our members
- • Safeguarding the integrity and ensuring the autonomy of the KCPERS
- • Utilizing technology to provide superior services and increase office productivity
- • Establishing and nurturing relationships and communications with plan members, key officials, and major internal and external stakeholders