The lack of body cameras for Excelsior Springs Police Department (ESPD) officers amid reports of excessive force was a topic addressed by a local resident during a recent city council. Resident Morgan Mihalko took the floor to express his profound unease about the issue. “I’ve had several incidents with ESPD where things have happened and I am very concerned that they do not have body cameras,” said Mihalko. “On May 1, I had an officer assault me in my home while three other officers stood there and watched. I’ve noticed that ESPD has hired brand new officers, trained them and also bought new cars with what seems like new paint jobs, but no body cameras.” Mihalko expressed his emotions and stressed the importance of addressing these matters before council members. “I’ve talked to the chief of police and the council one other time about an officer that goaded me into a fight while I was in handcuffs with another officer t...