RIVERVIEW, Mo. – The Riverview Police Department has dissolved. This comes after a closed-door meeting among Riverview city leaders to discuss financial decisions. As a result, the St. Louis County Police Department will now answer all emergency service calls in Riverview.
Col. Brandin Neil, the city’s interim police chief, told FOX 2 he will share details from Thursday’s meeting on Friday after having a chance to speak with his officers first.
The city had faced recent turmoil after its previous mayor went to jail in January on sex-related crimes. Lawsuits were also filed against the previous mayor.
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“The board of aldermen, the city attorney, and financial advisor just had a closed meeting about some financial decisions that are best for the city and for the police department and the residents of the city,” he said…