Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican lawmakers are pushing for state control.
Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.
Missouri lawmakers consider placing St. Louis City police department under state control
The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city "disrespectful" for filing legislation to put the city's police department back under state control.
Mayor Jones, Chief Tracy combat state control of St. Louis Police Department
The St. Louis mayor and police chief were in Jefferson City to fight off another attempt by the ruling majority to take back control of city police.From the 1800′s until 2013, Jefferson City ran the St.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones testifies against state control of SLMPD
St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones went over to the Missouri state capitol Jefferson City Wednesday to testify against state control of the city’s police department.
Senators to discuss future control of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.
St. Louis, SLMPD agree to 7% pay raise for officers
A seven percent pay raise is on the way to St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers in an effort to help with staffing ...
Funding ends for extra downtown St. Louis police patrols. Department vows to continue.
The St. Louis Police Foundation is controlled by a group of some of the wealthiest businesspeople in the St. Louis region.
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St. Louis Mayor Jones Releases “State of Public Safety 2025” Report Highlighting Successes and Continued Crime Reduction Efforts
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones released the “State of Public Safety 2025” report, highlighting the all-hands-on-deck approach ...
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St. Louis cops didn’t help man shot in head because their shift was ending: video
A police department representative told the Daily News both officers had been relieved of their duties. “The two individuals are no longer employed by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police ...
MetroBus hammer attack sends victim to hospital near Downtown St. Louis, police say
"The 24-year-old stated he was riding the bus, when an unknown male approached him and attempted to steal his bag with all of ...
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7-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive at Midtown St. Louis Hotel Pool
A 7-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a Midtown hotel pool and is now in critical condition; police investigate the ...
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St. Louis police arrest two after 100-plus celebratory gunshots fired on New Year's Day
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, patrolling officers heard gunshots ring out at about 7 p.m. on New Year's Day in the 4300 block of California Avenue. Upon ...
St. Louis homeless advocacy group admits it shared false information about unhoused person freezing to death
ST. LOUIS — An unfounded claim about a homeless person freezing to death in St. Louis recently was shared by numerous people ...