ST. LOUIS, MO – October 29, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer unveiled a four-part policing strategy Wednesday, October 28, calling on the state-controlled Board of Police Commissioners to focus on police officer recruitment, operational oversight, violence prevention, and greater transparency in the management of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD). The announcement follows controversy surrounding the board’s approval of a substantial salary increase and contract extension for Police Chief Robert Tracy. The agreement prompted Governor Mike Kehoe to request an investigation into possible violations of Missouri’s Sunshine Law, while the city announced that it was suspending
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