St. Louis County police change course on practice of announcing terminations
Historically, police chiefs have publicly announced when they fire someone, but not in a more recent case involving the chief s relative Author: Christine Byers (KSDK) Updated: 1:32 PM CST January 22, 2021
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. In 2013, then-St. Louis County Police Chief Tim Fitch announced he had fired Lt. Patrick “Rick” Hayes after he was accused of ordering officers to profile Black people near shopping centers in south St. Louis County.
In 2018, then-Chief Jon Belmar announced in a news release he had fired two officers who were involved in a fatal pursuit, accusing them of “misleading” and “discrediting” themselves and the department.
Dispatcher investigated for using racial slur over police radio no longer with department
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Missouri (KMOV) A St. Louis County dispatcher, who sources said is the brother-in-law of Chief Mary Barton, is no longer employed with the department after broadcasting a racial slur over the radio to dozens of on-duty police officers earlier in the month.
A St. Louis County Police spokesperson said the employee was working as a dispatcher when he said the N-word while dispatching a call on Jan. 9. He was immediately removed from the radio and relieved of his duties, police said. An investigation was then launched to examine the incident.
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BEVERLY HILLS On Tuesday, January 12, the city of Beverly Hills announced that Fire Chief Greg Barton received the Fred C. Cunningham Award, which is the city’s highest recognition for outstanding service to the community. The award is named for the City’s Executive Director of Public Affairs, Fred C. Cunningham, and recognizes an employee who has a “true vocation” for serving the community.
“The City Council is so pleased to recognize Chief Barton for his remarkable contributions to our community,” said Mayor Lester Friedman. “During his 25 year career with our City, Greg has been on the front lines working to save lives, property and keep our City safe. On behalf of the Beverly Hills community, we thank him for his dedicated service and the example he sets for all of us.”
Dispatcher accused of using racial slur related to St. Louis County police chief
The police union, membership organizations and commanders have called for the dispatcher to be fired while the chief recused herself from the investigation Author: Christine Byers (KSDK) Updated: 11:30 PM CST January 10, 2021
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. A St. Louis County police dispatcher who has been accused of using a racial slur to refer to a Black sergeant on police radios Saturday is related to Chief Mary Barton, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
The department has confirmed the dispatcher in question has been suspended, and an internal investigation is underway.
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