🌱 Pursuit Policy Review Request + Police Chief Announces Retirement

Hello, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with the Thursday edition of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

A stray t-storm; very warm. High: 85 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. The NCAAP is requesting a meeting with the St. Louis City and St. Louis County Police Departments to review vehicle pursuit policies. The organization sent the two department chiefs a letter with the meeting request. The main focus of the meeting is to get clarification on certain aspects of how pursuits are supervised and when spike strips will be used. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident that resulted in an infant being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday. The collision occurred near the intersection of Tucker Boulevard and Chestnut Street. The infant was sent to a hospital for treatment of a minor head injury. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's Chief John Hayden will retire on Jun. 18. Lt. Col. Michael Sack will act as interim chief after Hayden's retirement. The administration will conduct a nationwide search to find the department's next permanent leader. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Baby Play Time At Mid-County Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Grab and Go After School Meals At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo announces that the exciting Stingrays at Caribbean Cove is now open. The exhibit is presented by SSM Health. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be conducting a free concert on Jun. 7 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Peters. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will present a tribute to Whitney Houston on Jun. 17. Click here to get your tickets. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.