ST. LOUIS, MO – November 10, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded more than $68 million in federal funding to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), creating one of the city’s most significant new public safety funding opportunities while raising questions about who will ultimately control the money, approve expenditures, and oversee its implementation. The award, announced November 9, 2026, is part of the Justice Department’s Model Cities Initiative, a national program designed to strengthen law enforcement capabilities, reduce violent crime, and improve coordination among federal, state, and local public safety agencies. CLICK to view
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