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The Debate over Local Control

At a recent public hearing on the ballot initiative to return control of the St. Louis Police Department to City of St. Louis, the chief of police, Dan Isom, voiced some of his concerns about the specific ballot initiative, though he is a supporter of the idea of local control. Only three parties were involved [...]

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Police Board Hires Isom as New Chief

Following the scandal-ridden resignation of Joe Mokwa, the governor-appointed St. Louis Police Board has selected Colonel Daniel Isom as the new police chief. Here is the official announcement from Police Board President Chris Goodson:

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