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City of St. Louis Rolls Out Short-Term Rental Permit, Gives Owners Six Months to Apply
For the first time, the City of St. Louis will require a permit to operate a short-term rental (STR) unit within the City
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Permit Section | 11/06/2024 -
City of St. Louis to Add Financial Stability Resources into Local Emergency Response Plan
Selected by National Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund for Inaugural Cohort to Develop Emergency Preparedness and Response Personal Finance Model
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Treasurer | 10/29/2024 -
Jones Administration Breaks Ground on New St. Louis 911 Dispatch Center
The 911 Dispatch Center will be the location for all City of St. Louis dispatch services, including police, fire, and EMS.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency | 10/24/2024 -
Mayor Jones Launches Modernized Process for Small Businesses to Obtain Liquor Licenses
Starting today, small businesses will have an easier time applying for a liquor license, allowing them to focus on operating their business.
Press release | Excise Division,Office of the Mayor | 10/16/2024 -
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Launches Crime Mapping Tool
The crime map uses CrimeMapping.com, a web-based platform
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Office of Violence Prevention | 10/14/2024 -
New Data Show St. Louis City Continues To See Decrease in Homicides and Other Crime
Newly released crime data for August 2024 shows that the City of St. Louis continues to successfully decrease the amount of crime in the City.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/05/2024 -
Residents Encouraged to “Start a Conversation” During National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. The 2024 theme encourages everyone to talk about emergencies and take steps to get ready and stay safe.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency | 09/03/2024 -
Mayor Jones Issues Statement After August 4 Incident at City Justice Center
Ensuring the health and safety of everyone at the City Justice Center remains a top priority.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Detention Facilities Oversight Board,City Justice Center | 08/05/2024 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Until 7pm Thursday, 8/1
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the City of St. Louis
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Department of Human Services | 07/30/2024 -
City of St. Louis Public-Private Partnership Takes Major Steps Forward To Address Railway Exchange Building
Jones, Department of Public Safety, SLDC and others have taken action to secure and stabilize the Railway Exchange Building Downtown
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 07/23/2024 -
St. Louis Region to Conduct Dense Urban Terrain Emergency Exercises July 15-17
Residents should avoid the 8th Street side of Busch Stadium, as Clark and 8th Streets will be closed to traffic during daylight hours.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency | 07/14/2024 -
Audible Siren Testing - Thursday, July 11, 2024
Siren testing will occur between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency | 07/10/2024 -
St. Louis City Fire Department Warns of Dangers of Discharging Illegal Fireworks
Fireworks are illegal in the City of St. Louis and cause thousands of injuries each year.
Press release | Fire Department | 07/01/2024 -
St. Louis City Public Safety Dispatchers to Undergo Essential Training for Level Two Certification
Dispatchers level one are participating in a crucial training program designed to upgrade their skills and elevate them to level two.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 06/28/2024 -
Multiple St. Louis City Agencies Secure Former St. Alexius Hospital
Agencies under the Department of Public Safety came together for a joint enforcement operation to secure the privately owned facility
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 05/24/2024 -
City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention Releases Inaugural 2023 Review
OVP's review highlights significant strides made in community safety and violence reduction efforts.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of Violence Prevention | 05/22/2024 -
City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention to Participate in National OVP Network Event at White House
Staff from the Office of Violence Prevention will participate in an event hosted by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Press release | Office of Violence Prevention | 05/22/2024 -
Mayor Jones Issues Statement After Missouri General Assembly Adjourns 2024 Legislative Session
Mayor Jones issues a statement on retaining local police control and crime reduction.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 05/17/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Administration Releases First Report on the Use of Surveillance Technology in St. Louis
The report covers usage, related AI tech, funding, complaints, partnerships, and more
Press release | Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Office of the Mayor | 05/14/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Administration Statement on Planned Protest Friday, May 3, 2024
The administration and the SLMPD are aware of a planned protest for today, Friday, May 3, that will begin in Forest Park.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 05/03/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and SLMPD Joint Statement on Planned Protest at St. Louis University
The Jones Administration and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are aware of a protest planned on SLU campus this evening.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 05/01/2024 -
CEMA Announces Upgrades to Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) System, Encourages Residents to Sign Up For NotifySTL, with PSAs Available in an Additional Six Languages
A total of $3.9 million has been allocated toward the replacement and ongoing maintenance of this system.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Office of the Mayor | 04/23/2024 -
The City of Saint Louis Department of Public Safety announces Ed Ware as the New Building Commissioner
With nearly 40 years of experience in building and codes, Mr. Ware is set to lead the approximately 200-person division toward new heights.
Press release | Department of Public Safety,Building Division | 03/25/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Executive Order on Surveillance Transparency and Accountability, Announces SLMPD Transparency Efforts
Executive Order 78 establishes transparency and accountability measures for surveillance technology utilized by the SLMPD.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 02/23/2024 -
City of St. Louis Outlines Preparations for Freezing Winter Weather
Residents urged to stay aware of changing forecasts and plan ahead
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Streets,Department of Human Services,Department of Health,Department of Public Safety,Department of Public Utilities | 01/12/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Reflects on Crime Prevention, Enforcement Efforts after 22% Reduction in Crime in 2023
Targeted investments in crime prevention, intervention, and enforcement have an impact.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 01/09/2024 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Commissioner Robert J. Tracy Share Highlights of 2023 Year-End Crime Data, Revealing Significant Improvements to Public Safety
Data reveals double-digit reductions in murders, shootings and overall Part 1 crimes
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Department of Public Safety | 01/02/2024
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