Top officials in the US city of Saint Louis have called for an independent investigation of police amid a growing public pressure over misconduct by the law enforcement during recent protests.
Saint Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Interim Police Chief Lawrence O’Toole on Wednesday called for the Department of Justice to conduct a third-party probe alongside the police internal affairs and the civilian oversight board.
The two officials said the investigation is necessary because it’s important that the public trust authorities.
The mayor and police chief said in a statement they have pledged “an objective, thorough, and fair investigation of all complaints and lawsuits.”
“These are troubling and difficult allegations, and it is important to determine if they are merited and, if so, what policy, training or discipline issues need to be addressed,” the statement said.
