St. Louis County Government: County Executive Page Appoints Scott Anders Director Of Justice Services

Press release from the St. Louis County Government:

November 30, 2021

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (November 30, 2021) - County Executive Dr. Sam Page has appointed Scott Anders as the county’s permanent director of Justice Services.

The Department of Justice Services is responsible for the overall management, operation and security of the St. Louis County Justice Center. The department provides direct supervision and guidance for inmate residents to improve their lives before reentering the community.

“As the Chief Probation Officer for the Eastern District of Missouri, Scott developed national partnerships to create reentry programs for inmate residents that he has replicated in his time at the St. Louis County Justice Center,” Dr. Page said. “I’m grateful for Scott’s leadership in successfully advocating for pay raises for corrections officers and am thrilled he’s joining us as permanent director.”

Anders has more than 30 years of experience working in corrections. He joined St. Louis County as deputy director of Justice Services in June 2021. Prior to that, Anders worked for the Eastern District of Missouri as deputy chief in 2009 and then chief in 2018. He also worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections.

“I’m honored to continue to lead this department and expand the educational and work training opportunities for our inmate residents,” Anders said. “Justice Services is dedicated to making a better life for those who pass through our doors and I am equally dedicated to providing a supportive and safe environment for our staff.”

This press release was produced by the St. Louis County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.