Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City officials have chosen Diana Knapp, a veteran of the criminal justice system, to lead the city’s efforts to improve public safety and help people who are coming back to the community. Knapp will be in charge of both of these efforts.
Knapp will be in charge of a plan that combines traditional correctional management with techniques that focus on public health and the community. City officials say the idea is to modernize how municipal jails work by focusing on more than just holding people accountable. They also want to focus on preventing crime, helping people get well, and helping people get back into society after they get out of jail.
City Manager Mario Vasquez said that Knapp’s long history makes her the best person to head the endeavor…