Civilian Review
St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners
St. Louis Board of Police
44/100
Summary
Reorganized effective March 26, 2025 under RSMo §84.020, the St. Louis Board consists of four citizen commissioners appointed by the governor plus the mayor, and one nonvoting commissioner. The board formulates and approves police operational policies, appoints and removes the chief of police, and hears disciplinary appeals from police department decisions. Citizen commissioners must be St. Louis residents for at least two years. The board's statutory authority is civilian in composition without sworn-officer membership requirements.
Independence Scorecard
44/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Missouri Police Departments in St. Louis
- Citation
- RSMo §84.020, §84.030, §84.090
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department