St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners

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The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners is responsible for the operation of the St. Louis Police Department. The Board sets policy, makes promotions, holds both closed and open meetings and coordinates with the Chief of Police in providing police services to the citizens. Four of the five members of the board are selected by the Governor of the state of Missouri, following approval of the Missouri Legislature, with the Mayor of St. Louis serving as the fifth member. Commissioners serve four year terms, however they serve at the pleasure of the Governor and can be replaced.[1]

Current membership

Currently, those Commissioners are:[2]

Member Term Began Term Ends
Mayor Francis Slay April 17, 2001 End of mayoral term
Thomas J. Irwin May 3, 2011 January 31, 2015
Bettye Battle-Turner February 25, 2009 January 31, 2013
Richard H. Gray April 20, 2010 January 31, 2014
Erwin O. Switzer October 2, 2012 January 31, 2016

References

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