Between 2013 and 2021, the Blue Springs Police Department recorded 181 civilian complaints of police misconduct, with 13% ruled in favor of civilians. ([policescorecard.org](https://policescorecard.org/mo/police-department/blue-springs?utm_source=openai)) The department reported 83 incidents of less-lethal force, averaging 65 per 10,000 arrests, and one fatal police shooting during this period. Additionally, 63% of the 12,779 arrests made were for low-level, non-violent offenses. The department’s overall scorecard rating was 46%, indicating areas for improvement in accountability and use-of-force practices. ([policescorecard.org](https://policescorecard.org/mo/police-department/blue-springs?utm_source=openai))
.
