Board of Police Commissioners - July 1, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on July 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. The board reviewed and unanimously approved contract renewals with Zen City for public safety surveys and Aspire Consulting for PeopleSoft support services. They also approved a federal Department of Justice grant for DNA backlog reduction, which requires no matching funds. A key procurement action was the approval to purchase the remaining 400 taser devices to complete a previously authorized acquisition of 1,000 tasers, enhancing officer safety and less-lethal options. Additionally, the department solicited proposals for an accounting firm to assist with the transition from city to state agency accounting, with a selected firm expected to begin work in July. The meeting included updates on staffing, crime statistics, and operational coordination for upcoming city events, but the primary procurement focus was on contract renewals, grant acceptance, and equipment purchases.