Mary Barton

Both St. Louis and St. Louis County are looking for new police leadership, but very little is known about the process, or possible candidates.

Lt. Col. Kenneth Gregory will run the St. Louis County Police Department as acting chief after the retirement of Chief Mary Barton, who held the job for a year.

Barton became the first female chief of the department a year ago.

In taking the no-confidence vote, the council joined the Ethical Society of Police and other police reform advocacy organizations in asking for new leadership so the department can address its racism issues.

The joint effort across the border in Jennings and Walnut Park West, which was initially shrouded in secrecy, led to drops in crime in both places.

Updated at 5:45 p.m. June 11 with additional statement from BartonSt. Louis County Police Chief Mary Barton is further clarifying remarks she made about…

Mary Barton last week became the first female chief in the 65-year history of the St. Louis County Police Department. On the day she was sworn in, she sat…

The St. Louis County Police Department officially has its first female chief in its 65-year history.The Board of Police Commissioners on Thursday formally…

Updated at 8:55 a.m., March 20, with comments from the Ethical Society of PoliceSt. Louis County has its first female chief of police.The Board of Police…