Civilian Oversight Board (COB)

The Board's function is to review and investigate citizen complaints against alleged misconduct of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

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Contact Info

Phone: (314) 657-1600

Address:
1520 Market
Suite 4029

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

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The Civilian Oversight Board mission is to provide transparency and the accountability of the St. Louis City Police Department while ensuring community confidence... Read more.

Board Members

Ciera Simril

District One, Wards 2, 3, 21, and 27

Jane Abbott-Morris

District Two, Wards 5, 6, 18, and 19

David Bell

District Three, Wards 1, 4, 22, and 26

Aaron Banks

District Four, Wards 7, 8, 9, and 17

Bradley T. Arteaga

District Five, Wards 11, 12, 13, and 16

Heather Highland

District Six, Wards 14, 15, 20, and 25

Stephen Rovak

District Seven, Wards 10, 23, 24, and 28

Application

View and download the application If you would like to be considered for appointment to the Civilian Oversight Board (“COB”) of the City of St. Louis

Agendas

Open Agenda for December 17, 2018

Open Agenda for November 19, 2018

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News and Announcements

NACOLE Article Highlighting St. Louis COB
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement digest posted an article highlighting the St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board.
Press release | Civilian Oversight Board | 06/05/2018
Happy Holidays from Civilian Oversight Board and Staff
Seasons Greetings from the Civilian Oversight Board and Staff
Press release | Civilian Oversight Board | 12/20/2017
Mayor Slay Nominates Seven Candidates to Serve on City's First Civilian Oversight Board
This citizens board will be responsible for independently receiving and reviewing complaints about the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Civilian Oversight Board | 08/06/2015
Effective 6.5.2015: Bill Establishing Civilian Oversight Board
Board Bill208CS establishing a Civilian Oversight Board signed by Mayor Francis Slay becomes effective as law. Applications are now accepted.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Civilian Oversight Board | 06/05/2015
Mayor Slay Signs Civilian Oversight Board Legislation into Law
Mayor Francis Slay signed the legislation into law today in his office with Alderman Terry Kennedy.
News/Announcement | Office of the Mayor,Metropolitan St. Louis Police Department,Civilian Oversight Board | 05/06/2015

Related Legislation

New Board Bill No. 306 | Session 2016-2017

Board Bill No. 208CS | Session 2014-2015

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