Doug Burris

Looking back, Burris says he wishes he had formed partnerships sooner and expressed pride in serving his staff amid challenging conditions at the jail.

The family of a detainee who died in the St. Louis jail said before his funeral that they’re still searching for answers a month after his death.

Outgoing Commissioner Doug Burris speaks highly of Ross despite controversy and leaves a staff of nearly 100 correctional officers at the troubled St. Louis Justice Center, where 20 detainees have died in custody since 2020.

City officials confirmed Tuesday that Doug Burris will leave the role when his short-term contract expires. He took the position on an interim basis in January.

31-year-old Samuel Hayes Jr. became the 20th person to die in custody at the St. Louis City Justice Center over the weekend.

A dead body left for hours and juvenile detainees mixed with adults: Leaked records reveal how St. Louis’ jail saw an alleged crisis just before its top leader was forced out.

Samuel Hayes Jr., 31, died while being detained at the St. Louis City Justice Center on Saturday.

Upon leaving custody, ServSafe-certified participants are qualified to apply for jobs at restaurants, grocery stores and other food service companies.

A facility built for progress reflects "decades of neglect" and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.

The inmate was found unresponsive after being treated for suspected seizures one day before the death. The City Justice Center has had three times as many deaths as similar jails in Kansas City and St. Louis County since 2020.