Consolidate Law Enforcement Agencies
Law enforcement agencies across the St. Louis region
shall consolidate contiguous jurisdictions. For the purpose
of the consolidation process, the agencies shall designate
anchor departments through an evaluation process which
determines the department that best aligns with the
vision for policing in the St. Louis region described by
the Commission. Consolidation clusters may include
those enumerated in the Police Executive Research
Forum report “Overcoming the Challenges and Creating
a Regional Approach to Policing in St. Louis City and
County” (PERF Report)
Accountable Bodies: Missouri Legislature POST St. Louis County Council St. Louis County Police Department Affected Political Subdivisions Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation
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