Public Safety News
Public Safety News
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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 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones, Joined by President Megan Green, Alderman Shane Cohn, and Safe Streets Advocates, Announces New Effort to Implement Automated Traffic Enforcement in St. Louis
The effort is a part of the St. Louis Safer Streets initiative, which aims to improve street and pedestrian safety.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 09/18/2023 -
National Emergency Preparedness Month 2023
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. The 2023 theme is preparation for older adults. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.
News/Announcement | City Emergency Management Agency | 08/24/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces New Action on Gun Safety Legislation, Holds Listening Session with Gun Violence Survivors, Law Enforcement Leaders
Learn of new efforts to enact commonsense gun safety legislation
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Board of Aldermen,Office of Violence Prevention | 08/22/2023 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Until 10pm Friday, 8/25
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 Human Services,Department of Health | 08/20/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Announces Final Round of Public Engagement for Former Workhouse Site
The digital survey encourages residents to give their feedback on popular concepts based on more than 700 responses in the first round of engagement.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Corrections Division | 08/14/2023 -
Mayor Tishaura O. Jones Signs Gun Safety, Police Accountability Bills
Both bills were passed out of the Board of Aldermen and sent to the mayor’s desk following feedback from SLMPD Chief Robert J. Tracy.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the City Counselor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department | 08/03/2023 -
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Until 9pm Saturday, 7/29
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 | 07/27/2023 -
Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday through Friday
Heat index values of up to 109°F are expected and hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Office of the Mayor | 07/25/2023
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