Grace Advertising & Consulting, Inc.

5/ TheBucknerClarion.com July 10, 2014 Helicopter Search KC and Buckner Police Join Forces Submitted by the Buckner Police Department The storm that passed through Buckner last month left a path of destruction across areas of town. Volunteers, vendors and car show enthusiasts descended on Heisler- Burns Park for the fireworks show. As straight line winds moved in, Mayor Dan Hickson instructed everybody to take shelter in the Betty Lloyd Pavilion concession area and bathrooms. The winds scattered debris and vendor property throughout the park. Additional property damage included a light pole, snapped trees and destruction to the stage. Osage, Central and Sibley streets saw downed power lines and trees blocking roadways. The police, fire department and city officials worked to survey damage and check on affected residents. The police quickly restricted access to areas that posed a threat to public safety. Cleanup efforts by the public works department started immediately and continued for several days. According to police reports, no injuries were sustained. On June 24, 2014 at approximately 1:18 p.m., officers from the Buckner Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of East Jefferson in regard to suicidal party armed with a butcher knife. Upon arrival, officers determined that the subject had fled into the adjoining cornfield. Officers then established a perimeter and requested the assistance of the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) helicopter. Within 10 minutes, KCPD's helicopter was over the scene and began their search. "This is an invaluable resource that the Kansas City Police Department allows our agency to utilize due to the working relationship we have established. This resource was provided at no cost to the City of Buckner," Chief Michael Cook said. "The cost associated with a pilot, observer, fuel and maintenance of the helicopter is over $1000 an hour," Major Heather Clancy said. "Due to the helicopter's presence, the subject returned to his residence and surrendered to officers. The subject was then referred to the appropriate mental health providers." "Our profession is about preserving and safeguarding the lives of those we are entrusted with and we take these situations seriously," Chief Cook said. "As a small community, with a small police department and limited resources, we are grateful for Kansas City's assistance on this scene as it could have ended tragically different," he added. Buckner Storm Wreaks Havoc, Officials Respond Fast

• Cover