Material: Bronze, limestone, terrazzo
Every Kansas City Police Officer has an eagle on the crest of their badge. Coincidentally, the magnificent Missouri River supports major areas of winter eagle concentrations, more than any other place in America except for Alaska. With this in mind, the artist metaphorically "maps" the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis, over the campus of the new Police Academy and Shoal Creek Police Station. Starting with bronze inlays at the entry of the Police Station, the river runs through the parking area and parts of the lawn from the Academy to the Police Station. At various points along the way, bronze and limestone eagles sit atop carved limestone perches, visible at the entry of the campus and on the benches at the outdoor seating areas at both buildings. The eagles, like the police officers, keep a watch on the surrounding area.
In addition to its legislated responsibility for approving all encroachments onto city property, the primary role of the Municipal Art Commission is to oversee the administration of the Kansas City One Percent for Art Program. Through the One Percent for Art Program, the mission of the Municipal Art Commission is to serve as a catalyst for artistic growth and aesthetic excellence in our communities, and in doing so, enhance the vitality of Kansas City and enrich the lives of its citizens. www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/GeneralServices/Facility/MunicipalArtCommission/index.htm
