St. Louis is searching for its next police chief. On Thursday, officials explained to residents just how that hiring process will take place. About 60 residents participated in Thursday’s event, hosted by the Ethical Society of Police. Leaders from different...
On Mayor Lyda Krewson’s first full day in office on April 19, she announced that Police Chief Sam Dotson, who had led the police department since 2012, was retiring immediately from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. She also said...
Police Chief Sam Dotson is retiring from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, announced Mayor Lyda Krewson today on her first full day in office. Dotson, 47, a 23-year veteran of the department, will continue to serve the police force...
St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson retired Wednesday, one day after Mayor Lyda Krewson took over. The news was welcomed by those who’ve been critical of the 47-year-old, including some Board of Aldermen members and the African-American officers’ association. “There...
ST. LOUIS • Police Chief Sam Dotson is retiring after more than four years on the job, new St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said Wednesday, her first full day in office. Dotson, 47, has been chief since 2013. He met...