SLMPD: Under New Management
Among the biggest victories of the 2025 legislative session was the passage of the criminal justice omnibus bill HB 495.
Last night, the Missouri Senate passed HB 495, a bill that fulfills the mandate for a safer Missouri that swept Conservatives to victory in 2024.
— Liberty Alliance (@LibertyAllUSA) March 6, 2025
The bill, sponsored by @BradChristForMO, is a triumph of Conservative leadership. #MOLeg #MOGov https://t.co/Yuz0VJzsOa
There were a lot of wins packed into HB 495.
The legislature took much-needed action to increase penalties for stunt driving, organized retail theft, and fentanyl distribution.
HB 495 gives law enforcement the tools it needs to deal with illegal immigration, mandating the reporting of immigration statuses.
The biggest win was the return of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) to citizen board control.
This week, Governor Kehoe announced the new members of the citizen board.
Today, I was proud to announce appointments to the citizen-led St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners.
— Governor Mike Kehoe (@GovMikeKehoe) June 24, 2025
The board, established by the passage of landmark public safety legislation in House Bill 495, is charged to be the governing body of the @SLMPD.
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These leaders, including businessmen, community leaders, and Mayor Cara Spencer, will direct the SLMPD to protect and serve the people of St. Louis.
No longer will radical liberal local politicians be allowed to hamstring police and coddle criminals.
St. Louis can expect consistency and dependability from the state.
Governor Mike Kehoe has announced his appointments to the St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners today.
— Attorney General Andrew Bailey (@AGAndrewBailey) June 23, 2025
I am happy to provide our newest client @SLMPD with consistent, dependable representation.
My office stands ready to support our law enforcement officers. pic.twitter.com/FwptMBy7QU
Missouri should be a place where it’s easier to be a cop than a criminal.
The Kehoe Administration prioritized citizen board control from Day 1.
The experts said it couldn’t be done.
Governor Kehoe got it done.
Andy Bakker
Executive Director
Liberty Alliance USA