What better way to start the new year than by sharing knowledge and shedding light on the truth about crime in St. Louis! RECAP: Three things from last month’s luncheon you’ll want to tell a friend
1) Next time an out-of-towner (or even a local) tells you St. Louis is still one of the most dangerous cities in the country. Show them why they’re wrong with this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUtKQrCkyLE And then you can tell them that in 2024, overall crime decreased by 15% compared to 2023 and by 31% compared to 2022.
2) To enhance public awareness and transparency, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) launched a new crime mapping tool in October 2024. This platform allows residents to monitor and stay informed about local crime activity: https://www.crimemapping.com/Share/66dfeeb3d9874dc78fdf8be1ad7f0c4c
3) In recent years, Metro Transit in St. Louis has implemented several initiatives to enhance security and safety across its MetroLink and bus systems. Last year, they launched a $52 million project to install security gates, fencing, and surveillance cameras at all 38 MetroLink stations. And they’ve increased patrols and fare enforcement with 40 Metro Public Safety Officers, 130 contracted security and fare enforcement personnel, and 68 police officers and deputies from St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Clair County.
A big thank you to our panelists for their invaluable contributions to the discussion.
- Major Pierre Benoist, SLMPD
- Conner Kerrigan, Director of Communications with the Mayor’s Office
- Kelli McCrary, Executive Director of Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District
- Sarah Arnosky Ko, Greater STL Inc.
- Melissa Webb, Metro Transit’s Director of Security Media & Customer Engagement
- Cat Neville, VP of Communications for Explore St. Louis and Discussion Moderator
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