Board Bill Number 217 In Session 2018-2019

An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 69984 which pertains to the creation and administration of the City of St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board, codified in Section 3.140.010 – 3.140.080 of the City of St. Louis Code of Ordinances, and creating a new

Summary

An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 69984 which pertains to the creation and administration of the City of St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board, codified in Section 3.140.010 - 3.140.080 of the City of St. Louis Code of Ordinances, and creating a new St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board (the "COB") as provided in § 590.653, RSMo, which shall have the power to receive complaints, make findings, and recommend disciplinary action based upon its review and investigation of complaints by members of the public alleging misconduct by members of Division of Police involving excessive use of force, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or use of offensive language, including but not limited to, slurs relating to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigrant status, and disability; and containing a severability clause and emergency clause. COB will have the authority to make findings and recommendations regarding the Division of Police policy, procedure, operations and training.

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Overview

Session: 2018-2019

Primary Sponsors: Terry Kennedy

Committee: Public Safety

Legislative History

Legislative activities for this board bill. Learn more about what these activities mean.

  • 01/11/2019

    First Reading

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