Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 495 on Wednesday morning, focusing on public safety, which has been a top priority for the ...
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will no longer be under the control of the mayor’s office and instead will be ...
In addition to putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police under state control, this bill covers immigration, restitution and ...
Supporters promise lower crime and safer streets, while critics see a Republican power grab and disregard for voters' choice.
The move from local to state control takes effect immediately. Kehoe will appoint a transition director. The implementation ...
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will again be governed by a state board instead of local officials under a bill ...