Stacey Graves, the 25-year Kansas City Police Department veteran who began her career in law enforcement as a civilian worker and rose through the ranks to become an acting deputy chief, was on Thursday named the 47th police chief for the department. Graves was the only internal and the only female candidate selected as a finalist. The other finalists were DeShawn Beaufort, a commander with the Philadelphia Police Department and Scott Ebner, a retired lieutenant colonel and deputy superintendent of administration for the New Jersey State Police. She replaces Joseph Mabin, who was appointed interim police chief after Rick Smith was forced out in April. The board voted unanimously in favor of Graves. She will be sworn in during a ceremony later Thursday. Head to the link in our bio to read more about Graves. #KansasCity #KCPD #KCPoliceChief #LocalNews #KCPolice