With its pending attempt to put St. Louis police under state control, the Missouri Legislature is trying to take away the rights of the city voters to run their own
In a city with a high violent crime rate and claims of inequitable policing, leaders are questioning the $100,000 per year the chief receives from local business owners. “Can the criminals get together and pay the chief?” asked one alderwoman.
Tuesday marks one year since Chief Robert Tracy took command of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), a position he was selected for in part because of his promise to bring transparency to the force.
Residents and community members packed the town hall meeting plus an overflow room Monday night to hear from St. Louis leaders address public safety at the Urban League.
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