# DFOB Meeting November 10th, 2026


**Body:** City of St. Louis, Missouri
**Date:** November 12, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Public Safety


The City of St. Louis Detention Facilities Oversight Board held its regular meeting on November 10, 2026. The board discussed the recent escape from the City Justice Center (CJC), ongoing audits, and concerns about leadership and security-system failures. Members requested a written incident report covering staffing and security, with a possible follow-up briefing from public safety officials. The Division of Civilian Oversight described its work to standardize complaint-investigation procedures, including forms and protocols for staff interviews and document requests; legal review and investigator training are prerequisites for advancing investigations. The board also discussed barriers detainees face when filing complaints through paid tablets, including privacy, limited access, and incomplete submissions. Staff plan to meet with CJC leadership about possible in-person complaint intake and other ways to submit complaints. A grant for justice-coordinator and re-entry-coordinator roles was reported as still pending, and CJC was said to have funding for accreditation; no procurement, contract award, or purchasing action was identified.

The board approved the agenda and October 13 minutes, then voted to enter closed session for legal matters. The next regular meeting was scheduled for December 8, 2026. No spending-related motions or procurement decisions were made.

**Source:** City of St. Louis, Missouri