Missouri law enforcement agencies reported receiving $9.5 million and spending $7.8 million in federal forfeited funds
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"We all want to know what’s happening in our communities, and we should hold our government to high standards of transparency."
Eight hours of debate — and an evacuation of the Capitol due to a fire alarm — ultimately resulted in the perfection of a sweeping bill related to law enforcement officers and protestors.
"Allowing individual passengers to carry firearms on transit is not the answer to enhancing the safety and security of these systems."
An increase in security was requested in the Capitol following recent events, including the FBI warning of upcoming “armed protests'' at statehouses around the country ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
The report outlined opportunities for the department to improve oversight of internal processes as the city continues to face staffing shortages and works to enforce policies that ensure the safety of officers.
"Women don’t need social workers in place of law enforcement. We need justice."
"There are several key areas our state should invest in to protect Missourians, including community intervention, rehabilitation, and accountability."
"Instead of watching the old cycle of trauma, violence, and punishment continue, we are starting to look for ways to prevent crime before it occurs."
Uniting Missouri PAC, which supports Gov. Mike Parson, released a new ad Wednesday highlighting the chief executive’s support for law enforcement.