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Undercover Sting Exposes Police Misconduct in Kansas City

11/3/2025

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Operation Sticky Fingers, an undercover operation in Kansas City, Kansas, revealed police misconduct within the local department, starting in 2011.
The sting operation uncovered three officers stealing electronics and cash, leading to their firing and federal charges.
Officer Jeff Gardner, implicated by colleagues, avoided charges due to insufficient video evidence and was placed on a credibility list.
Despite the warning, Gardner continues to work at the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD), which has 62 officers with questionable credibility.

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Story summary

Operation Sticky Fingers, an undercover operation in Kansas City, Kansas, revealed police misconduct within the local department, starting in 2011.
The sting operation uncovered three officers stealing electronics and cash, leading to their firing and federal charges.
Officer Jeff Gardner, implicated by colleagues, avoided charges due to insufficient video evidence and was placed on a credibility list.
Despite the warning, Gardner continues to work at the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD), which has 62 officers with questionable credibility.