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Back to EpisodesThe police chief in St. Louis is paid $100k a year by local foundation, raising concerns about loyalties
Published 2 years ago
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With a high violent crime rate and claims of inequitable policing in St. Louis, local leaders are questioning the $100,000 per year Chief Robert Tracy receives from local business owners. “Can the criminals get together and pay the chief?” asked one alderwoman. ProPublica reporter Jeremy Kohler talks about his story on the topic.