St. Louis Aldermen Approve New Civilian Oversight Of Police And Jails

Changes to oversight of St. Louis police and jails are now heading to Mayor Tishaura Jones’ desk. A bill, approved by St. Louis aldermen 17-3 Friday, puts the Detention Facilities Oversight Board and the Civilian Police Oversight Board under a civilian commissioner. The bill keeps the boards under the city’s Department of Public Safety and […]