The St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners held their latest meeting at the Arthur B. Shepley, Jr. Board Room this morning, touching on various issues from personnel deputations to the approval of new professional service agreements. In an exercise of both ceremony and routine, the Board saw the swearing in of law enforcement officers and acknowledgment of distinguished services, while also dealing with the nuts and bolts of policy and financials.
A notable moment of the session was when Chairman Banks administered the oath to three St. Louis Lambert Airport Police Department officers and one Washington University Police Department officer during the deputation section of the meeting, as documented on the official agenda. Additionally, Chief Gregory presented a Distinguished Service Citation to Ms. Katie Fildes, though the agenda did not detail the specifics of her commendable service, according to the St. Louis County Police Department.
During Chief Gregory’s report, key points included a budget update, crime and department statistics, and insights into the Division of Human Resources. The approval of the minutes from the previous meeting proceeded without incident, leading the Board to peruse through letters and communications, as well as reviving discussions on old business.
The agenda also outlined a slate of new business, with recommendations for several professional service agreements that span a variety of training programs for officers, including "First Line Supervision," "Basic Report Writing," and a seminar aimed at "Detecting Misleading Behaviors." These training sessions, set to take place in early 2026 and facilitated by various firms like Vista Law Enforcement Training and Consulting, LLC, and CP Crime Scene Consulting and Seminars, LLC, reiterate the department’s commitment to continuous education and skill enhancement. Details of the proposed memorandum of understanding with the Missouri Department of Public Safety were also addressed, allowing for enhanced data sharing at no additional cost to the St. Louis County Police Department.
The closed part of the meeting, as anticipated, was for legal advice and review of claims and lawsuits involving the police department and preparation for negotiations with employee groups. This element of the agenda underscores the ongoing and often unseen processes crucial to the administrative health of the force. The meeting was adjourned following these private discussions, with no further details released to the public. Attendees requiring post-meeting information were encouraged to contact the Board’s media relations staff, including Ms. Vera Clay, Ms. Mary Schmitt, and Mr. Brian McClelland, for inquiries.
