St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners
Civilian body overseeing the SLMPD
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The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, also commonly known as the St Louis Police Commission, is a Six -member body of civilian-only, appointed officials which oversees the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
 Logo of the St. Louis City Police Department | |
| Formation | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | Civilian oversight board |
| Purpose | To oversee the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and set department policy and goals |
| Headquarters | 1915 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Region served | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
President | Chris Saracino |
| Website | St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners |
Organization
The board is made up of five members who are appointed by the appointed by the Governor of Missouri. must be confirmed by the Missouri Senate Each member serves a five-year term with a maximum of two terms.[1]
Administration
| Commission | Title and Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Cara Spencer | Mayor of St. Louis | |
| Chris Saracino | Board President | |
| Sonya Jenkins-Gray | Board Vice President | |
| Edward K McVey | Board Treasurer | |
| Donald F. Brown | non-voting member | |
| Bradley T. Arteaga | Board Secretary | |
| Lieutenant Colin Tully | Secretary to the Board |
Responsibilities
The Board of Police Commissioners is the collective head of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. It sets the overall policy while the Police Commissioner manages the daily operations of the department and implements the board's policies and goals. The board meets every Tuesday in a public hearing room at police headquarters where the public may comment on the matters at hand as well as address the board directly.