On Tuesday May 9, 2018 six of the seven County Council members violated the public trust and passed a liberal spending bill to give St Louis County Health Department employees salary increases from the funds that were raised from the […]
RELEASE: Lieutenant Governor Parson Attended the Funeral of Clinton Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton
(Clinton, MO) – Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson attended the funeral of Clinton Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton on March 12, 2018. Officer Morton, 30, lost his life in the line of duty on March 6, 2018. Lieutenant Governor Parson said, “I am […]
RELEASE: Statement from Governor Eric Greitens on the Death of Officer Ryan Morton
Clinton Police Officer Christopher Ryan Morton, 30, was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 6, 2018. Two other officers were injured. A statement from Governor Eric Greitens is below: “Through the ages, the people who protect […]
RELEASE: Blunt Statement on the Passing of Clinton Police Officer Christopher Morton
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) today released the following statement on the death of Clinton Police Officer Christopher Morton, who was killed in the line of duty. “Officer Christopher Morton put his life on the line in service […]
8-year-old shot in North County, STL County PD investigating
St. Louis County Police responded to a shooting in North County on Wednesday that involved an 8-year-old victim. The St. Louis County Police Department from the North County Precinct responded to the 10400 block of Count Drive for a shooting, […]
Local officials honor the first female officer in St. Louis County
Local County officials honored the first St. Louis County female police officer this month with an official County holiday which celebrated her 22-year career with the department. On the 60th Anniversary of her first day, St. Louis County Police Chief […]
St. Louis County Council expected to vote on more FY2018 budget items
More budget items are expected to be heard at the last St. Louis County Council meeting of 2017. The Council on Tuesday will attempt to pass multiple pieces of legislation that deal with the FY2018 budget for St. Louis County. […]
Franks files the ‘Protestors’ Bill of Rights’
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In preparation for his second legislative session, State Rep. Bruce Franks Jr., D-St. Louis City, has filed a number of measures aimed at addressing issues including crime prevention from the root cause, recidivism and job training […]
RELEASE: St Louis County Police Association reacts to McCulloch decision
“The brave men and women of the St Louis County Police Association are saddened and deeply disappointed by Mr. McCulloch’s decision not to seek the death penalty. Police Officer Blake Snyder represented the very best our society has to offer […]
Guest Column: Boosting The Image Of Police, One Department At A Time
I recently had the privilege of a ride-along with my city’s Police Chief – Kevin Scott. It was a great experience to learn about the department and the direction of our community. I want to share what I learned about […]