Board of Police Commissioners July 15, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on July 15, 2026, focusing on crime statistics, technology use in policing, and several procurement actions. The Police Chief reported a year-to-date decrease in homicides and overall crime, highlighting the use of technology such as Shot Spotter and the Ballistic Information Network to improve clearance rates. The board approved a significant contract award to Aspire Consulting LLC for a PeopleSoft software upgrade and implementation, totaling nearly $3.7 million over three years, aimed at improving HR and financial operations. Additionally, the board approved several agreements including a five-year contract amendment with Motorola for maintaining the Astro 25 radio system, a software purchase from Eagle Technologies for IT recovery and storage, and an investigative tool agreement with TransUnion. The meeting also featured a presentation from Zen City on community sentiment analysis to enhance public trust and accountability in policing. The Attorney General discussed efforts to combat illegal gambling and drug sales as part of violent crime reduction strategies. Overall, the meeting combined operational updates with key procurement decisions to support police department modernization and community engagement.