St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners

The move is largely procedural, but it comes as the legislature is entering a politically charged special session that could result in a new congressional map and restrictions on passing amendments to the state constitution.

In addition to approving internal administrative matters, the board authorized a new three-year, $6 million contract for body-worn and in-car cameras. The bidding process for the contract is under scrutiny.

With the state now overseeing the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Bailey will represent the agency when it's facing certain litigation.

Board members will get to stay on through the beginning of 2026, when they’ll need Senate confirmation to remain in place.

This is the second lawsuit St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green has taken part in since Gov. Mike Kehoe signed legislation placing a gubernatorial board in charge of the St. Louis Police Department.

Judge Matthew Schelp questioned why the case should be in federal court.

St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green signed on as a plaintiff, saying she’s trying to protect the city’s financial future and officials’ First Amendment rights.

A Florissant pastor nominated to the St. Louis County Police Commission has withdrawn his name from consideration.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that…

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay says cutting the fire department’s pension costs will enable the city to take 30 police jobs off the chopping block.The Board…

More good news today for a different set of city of St. Louis employees.The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners voted this afternoon to end the…