/tags/st-louis-public-safety St. Louis Public Safety en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:38:43 GMT /law-order/2025-04-22/st-louis-city-justice-center-detainees-gain-food-service-certification-through-servsafe Upon leaving custody, ServSafe-certified participants are qualified to apply for jobs at restaurants, grocery stores and other food service companies. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:38:43 GMT /law-order/2025-04-22/st-louis-city-justice-center-detainees-gain-food-service-certification-through-servsafe Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2025-04-17/st-louis-jail-oversight-board-janis-mensah-charges Mensah, the former vice-chair of the city's Detention Facilities Oversight Board, faces resisting arrest and trespassing charges and claims they were beaten unconscious by police while waiting to access the St. Louis City Justice Center in August 2023. A jury trial is tentatively scheduled for May 12. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-17/st-louis-jail-oversight-board-janis-mensah-charges Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2025-03-13/st-louis-city-jail-commissioner-priorities-detainees-cjc Interim Commissioner Doug Burris sat down with STLPR reporter Lacretia Wimbley to discuss how he’s navigating his new role amid public scrutiny and pending lawsuits against the St. Louis City Justice Center. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-03-13/st-louis-city-jail-commissioner-priorities-detainees-cjc Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2025-01-17/st-louis-aldermens-public-safety-committee-8-police-surveillance-resolutions In addition to the resolutions, the Public Safety Committee heard from acting Commissioner of Corrections Tammy Ross, who says her priorities for now include focusing on staffing and fostering partnerships. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-17/st-louis-aldermens-public-safety-committee-8-police-surveillance-resolutions Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2024-12-19/rev-darryl-gray-transparency-st-louis-city-justice-center The Rev. Darryl Gray said he is more hopeful for reform after a recent conversation with Commissioner of Corrections Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-19/rev-darryl-gray-transparency-st-louis-city-justice-center Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-12-16/st-louis-jail-reform-advocates-skeptical-of-progress-with-consultant-hire-corrections-chief-return St. Louis corrections chief Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah has returned after an unexplained three-month leave, and the former head of St. Louis County’s jail is working to assess and recommend fixes to the city jail. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-12-16/st-louis-jail-reform-advocates-skeptical-of-progress-with-consultant-hire-corrections-chief-return Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-11-22/protesters-changes-st-louis-city-jail-public-safety-improvements Nearly 100 protesters and activists disrupted a city Board of Aldermen meeting on Friday, calling for immediate changes to the St. Louis City Justice Center, where 18 people in custody have died since 2020. Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:05:23 GMT /law-order/2024-11-22/protesters-changes-st-louis-city-jail-public-safety-improvements Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-11-22/detainee-deaths-st-louis-city-jail-3-times-higher-st-louis-county-jail City public safety officials say their reporting of jail deaths earlier this year excluded one person because that individual was arrested but not considered a detainee at the city jail. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-11-22/detainee-deaths-st-louis-city-jail-3-times-higher-st-louis-county-jail Lacretia Wimbley /law-order/2024-11-18/18-jail-deaths-st-louis-city-justice-center-since-2020 Jail deaths at the City Justice Center in St. Louis are slightly higher than public safety officials previously shared and much higher than online reports show. But deaths at the CJC so far this year are the lowest they’ve been since 2021. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-11-18/18-jail-deaths-st-louis-city-justice-center-since-2020 Lacretia Wimbley /government-politics-issues/2023-10-12/charles-coyle-to-lead-st-louis-public-safety-department-on-permanent-basis Mayor Tishaura Jones appointed Charles Coyle to the role on an interim basis in January. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:56:54 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-10-12/charles-coyle-to-lead-st-louis-public-safety-department-on-permanent-basis Rachel Lippmann