Just two weeks after the special session to address violent crime began, Gov. Mike Parson expanded the scope to include concurrent jurisdiction in St. Louis.
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“With everything going on right now … being able to find the most well-equipped officers is so important.”
From concurrent jurisdiction to protections for schools during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, here's a look at what bills senators introduced during the special session on violent crime.
"Together, we have a real opportunity to create a Missouri that holds the welfare of the people as its supreme law."
“We’re talking about the violent crime that’s becoming prevalent not only in St. Louis and Kansas City but other areas too.”
"My police career showed me that to reduce crime, we need to focus on building a better relationship between officers and our communities."
"One of the core functions of government is public safety. We must never lose sight of the solemn duty of government to protect its citizens from violence."
Gov. Mike Parson called lawmakers back to convene back in the capital city later this month to address violent crime.