ST. LOUIS — St. Louis has been selected as a U.S. Department of Justice’s Model City, making St. Louis one of four American cities selected from 47 that applied. The grant will support major investments in police recruitment, crime-fighting technology, officer safety and community services, that will benefit the City of St. Louis for decades to come. Under the department’s proposal, funding will help hire additional officers, offer recruitment incentives and support competitive compensation and officer wellness. Police Academy improvements will include security upgrades, interior repairs and new training technology. “The Model Cities Initiative reflects the Trump Administration’s commitment
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