Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is set to relaunch the Citizens Academy program, a program that offers ...

The Missouri governor said that to expand school choice, legislators should also approve open-enrollment legislation that ...

Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department vehicle patrols Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis in November 2023.

ST. LOUIS — As lawmakers debate whether the state should take over the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, one of the local police unions is offering its support. Mayor Tishaura Jones ...

ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis police department said Tuesday that it and the officers' union had reached an agreement for 7% raises for police officers and sergeants, but also slashed the ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control. Back in 2012, Missouri voters approved taking away ...

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, their union and the city announced Tuesday they have all agreed to a raise for ...

The legislation heard in the Missouri legislature would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board, similar to the Civil War-era system that runs the Kansas City Police ...

Jones, during hearings in both the Senate and House, told legislators a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department would undermine “significant progress” the city has made ...

Missouri Republican lawmakers are again considering legislation that removes local control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The Missouri Senate and House held hearings Wednesday on ...