KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Kansas City, Missouri, Chief of Police Rick Smith has been hired by the city of St. Joseph to assist the city's department.
In a statement to KSHB 41, a spokesperson for the city said Smith will provide an assessment of the police department's structure.
The City Council approved a contract that will pay Smith $250 an hour, which will not exceed 100 hours or $25,000.
Smith retired as KCPD Chief of Police in April after 34 years with the department.
KSHB 41 asked the city for a copy of the contract and will update this story with more details once it's received.
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