/tags/public-safety Public safety en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-28/ballwin-installs-its-first-black-alderwoman-tequila-gray-shes-pushing-for-safer-streets On April 8, Ballwin voters elected its first Black alderwoman, Tequila Gray. Her overall goal is to improve neighborhood walkability and help the city’s BOA gain a better reputation with the community. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-28/ballwin-installs-its-first-black-alderwoman-tequila-gray-shes-pushing-for-safer-streets Andrea Y. Henderson /law-order/2024-12-30/new-year-st-louis-blairs-law-banning-celebratory-gunfire If Blair’s Law is violated, the first offense would be a Class A misdemeanor, the second a Class E felony and the third a Class D felony. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 22:34:57 GMT /law-order/2024-12-30/new-year-st-louis-blairs-law-banning-celebratory-gunfire Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-11-15/illinois-small-metro-east-villages-lack-police-st-clair-county-fix St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson said a $300,000 plan put forth by the county board was a good gesture, but he’s skeptical of the plan. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:54:34 GMT /law-order/2024-11-15/illinois-small-metro-east-villages-lack-police-st-clair-county-fix Lexi Cortes /economy-business/2024-09-10/metrolink-rolls-out-security-upgrades-at-east-st-louis-station The stop at Emerson Park in East St. Louis marked the first of MetroLink’s “secure platforms” — a $52 million upgrade for stations that will include turnstiles, gates, fencing and checking tickets. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-10/metrolink-rolls-out-security-upgrades-at-east-st-louis-station Will Bauer /news-briefs/2024-08-28/celebrating-gunfire-missouri-blairs-law-in-effect Blair's Law was finally passed after one family fought for years for legislative change following the death of their loved one, Blair Shanahan Lane, from Kansas City, who was killed in 2011 by a stray bullet during the 4th of July. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:03:59 GMT /news-briefs/2024-08-28/celebrating-gunfire-missouri-blairs-law-in-effect Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-07-26/4-metro-east-police-departments-will-supply-additional-officers-to-patrol-metrolink The Belleville, Fairview Heights, Shiloh and Swansea police departments will allow off-duty officers to patrol up to 30 hours per week. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:19:31 GMT /law-order/2024-07-26/4-metro-east-police-departments-will-supply-additional-officers-to-patrol-metrolink Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro The 16,000-square-foot facility houses a new St. Clair County 911 dispatch unit, office space for the county sheriff's department and backup equipment for the light rail system's control center. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:08:05 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-11/st-clair-county-public-safety-east-st-louis-metro Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-07-09/parson-signs-9-bills-into-law-including-ban-on-celebratory-gunfire-and-senior-tax-relief A ban on eviction moratoriums was also among the bills signed. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:41:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-09/parson-signs-9-bills-into-law-including-ban-on-celebratory-gunfire-and-senior-tax-relief Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-approves-celebratory-gunfire-public-safety-bill Lawmakers sent a similar measure to Gov. Mike Parson last year. He vetoed it due to a proposal making it easier for people to get restitution for wrongful convictions and language around expungements. Fri, 17 May 2024 18:34:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-17/missouri-approves-celebratory-gunfire-public-safety-bill Rachel Lippmann /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-03-18/sen-tony-luetkemeyer-thinks-legalizing-sports-betting-in-missouri-is-possible-next-year The Platte County Republican has sponsored legislation the last couple of sessions that would legalize sports betting. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-03-18/sen-tony-luetkemeyer-thinks-legalizing-sports-betting-in-missouri-is-possible-next-year Sarah Kellogg