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The three-year deal will increase starting pay for a police officer to $64,000. It also strengthens protections for officers facing discipline and sets up a new appeals process for minor disciplinary issues.
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The building near Christian Hospital replaces rented space. It’s named for a St. Louis County officer who died in the line of duty while on patrol in north county.
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A federal grant will cover the $1.5 million cost of the program’s first two years. The grant will also allow St. Louis County Police to expand their program.
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The survey is sent to most people who call 911 within six hours. The department previously mailed postcards once a year, a method that had a response rate of just 10%.
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They criticize the university’s handling of the protest and say it is misrepresenting what happened.
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Police punched holes in the walls and ceiling looking for guns, alleges a lawsuit.
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Car thefts have plagued the city of St. Louis for years, but like homicides and overall crime rates, those numbers appear to be dropping too.
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Although a shortage of patrol officers makes the more frequent days off harder to schedule, 70% of officers said they liked the longer shifts.
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The overall number of times St. Louis County Police have listed someone as wanted has decreased by 30% since last year.
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Police continue to file “wanteds” to trigger arrests without a warrant in the St. Louis region.