Board of Police Commissioners - June 17, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on June 17, 2026, focusing heavily on police department salary adjustments, budget considerations, and property transfers. A key procurement-related action was the approval of a resolution to increase annual salaries for command staff ranks—lieutenants, captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels—by 16% to 22% respectively, aimed at improving recruitment, retention, and addressing salary compression. The board discussed the fiscal impact of these raises, estimated at around $1 million to $1.4 million, and confirmed that the raises would be funded within the existing police department budget of approximately $200 million. The meeting also approved a resolution to transfer real and personal property from the city to the police board, with discussions about operational impacts and the need for a working group to address shared services and property management. Additionally, the board approved a contract with CCMSI for workers' compensation administration at an annual fee of about $200,000. Public comments were extensive, focusing on concerns about police funding priorities, community safety, and calls for greater transparency and oversight. The meeting concluded with commitments to improve communication and collaboration with city departments and the public.