Today, the City of St. Louis Board Bill 47 was signed. Though ESOP along with the other two labor unions opposed the bill, we understand the need for a civilian oversight board.
We were never brought to the table to provide insight for the bill, which was written too broadly. We’ve had discussions with the other two labor unions and are in agreement that there needs to be fair representation in implementing the bill. ESOP is concerned that, if it is not implemented carefully, good officers could be targeted by persons with a hidden agenda against law enforcement.
Board of The Ethical Society of Police
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LINK TO A 7/15 ESOP FACEBOOK POST OUTLINING SPECIFIC OPPOSITIONS TO THE BILL: