St. Louis County Crime Commission holds First Meeting Feb 22 since 2019

The St. Louis County Crime Commission is holding its first meeting since 2019 today  (Thursday , Feb. 23,) at 10 a.m. in the Council
Chambers. Earlier this month, County Executive Dr. Sam Page announced that the Crime Commission, formerly known as the Criminal

Justice Coordinating Council, would convene again after the pandemic put in-person meetings on hold.
The primary duty of the commission, as stated by county ordinance, is to work with criminal justice agencies and residents to develop  a comprehensive countywide plan to improve law enforcement and criminal justice in St. Louis County. That includes developing programs and projects that enhance public safety and criminal justice and working to find appropriate funding as needed.
A 1976 county ordinance spells out that the nine-member commission shall consist of the county executive, the chair of the County Council, the prosecuting attorney, the police chief, the director of Justice Services, the presiding judge, an elected municipal official and two county residents. Jennings Mayor Yolanda Austin serves as the elected municipal official. Rob Dobbs and Dudley McCarter serve as the two resident members of the commission.

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