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A Kansas City Fire Department battalion chief just got sentenced for his second DWI in five years — and third overall — after swerving dangerously and demanding a “professional courtesy” from an officer. Kyle Jasper, who earns over $130K annually, pleaded guilty to DUI, received 25 days in jail, two years probation, 100 hours of community service, and an ignition interlock device — all while staying on the job through a work release program. His department supports him despite past convictions dating back to 2004 and 2021, including a former operator who crashed into a home with a BAC four times the limit and another firefighter serving five years for probation violations. Jasper’s refusal of sobriety tests led to his license being revoked for a year — though he’s already completed rehab and victim impact panels.

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