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St. Louis County Police Chief Mary Barton worked in the department for 43 years.
St. Louis County Police Chief Mary Barton is retiring after more than four decades of service.
Barton announced her plans Friday during the St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners meeting. Barton said in a statement that it s been a privilege to serve as chief for the past year.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for 43 wonderful years of service here at the department,” Barton said. “I wish the best to whoever follows in my footsteps and I will always wish the best for this police department.”
Originally published on April 13, 2021 11:25 pm
The St. Louis County Council says it has no confidence in Police Chief Mary Barton.
Members of the council voted 4-3 along party lines Tuesday night to adopt a resolution that read in part, “Chief Barton is incapable of guiding the St. Louis County Police Department in the right direction, and therefore the faith and trust bestowed onto her is unrecoverable.”
In taking the vote, the council joined the Ethical Society of Police and other police reform advocacy organizations in asking for new leadership so the department can address its racism issues.
The St. Louis County Police Officers Association said in a statement that it shares many of the same concerns as the Ethical Society and the county council. The union is currently asking its 950 members how to respond. That could include an official vote of no confidence.