OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF ST. LOUIS

LYDA KREWSON MISSOURI CITYHALL-RO0M200
MAYOR 1200 MARKET STREET
SAINT Lours,Mrss0URr63103-2s77
(314) 622-3201
FAX: (314) 622-4061
Contact: Koran Addo September 27, 2017
314.825.3083

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Krewson and Chief O'Toole call for independent investigation into Police
Department's response to demonstrations

Mayor Lyda Krewson and Police Chief Lawrence O?Toole
have pledged an objective, thorough, and fair investigation of
all complaints and lawsuits stemming from the St. Louis City
Police Department?s response to the demonstrations and
civil disobedience over the past week and a half.

This effort will include Internal Affairs, the Civilian Oversight
Board, and an independent third party investigation. It is
important that the public have confidence in the results of
this process, therefore Mayor Krewson and Chief O?Toole
are calling on the US. Attorney for an independent third
party investigation of the conduct, allegations and lawsuits.

As of Wednesday morning, the Police Department's Internal
Affairs Division has received a dozen grievances in
connection with the departments response to the
demonstrations and civil disobedience since the verdict in
the Stockley case.

These are troubling and difficult allegations, and it is
important to determine if they are merited and, if so, what
policy, training, or discipline issues need to be addressed. In
addition to filing a complaint with Internal Affairs, complaints
can also be filed directly to the Civilian Oversight Board.

The men and women of the St. Louis Police Department
have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to the
safety of our city and citizens. They have worked thousands
of extra hours in high tension situations to ensure that
demonstrators can march safely in our streets and to protect
people and property from those who intend destruction and
harm. thank and respect our officers for their service and
dedication,? Mayor Krewson said.