ST. LOUIS – Park rangers will not provide on-site security when St. Louis outdoor pools open this weekend. The mayor’s office says the decision stems from a budget dispute with the state-controlled police board.
Many outdoor pools in the city of St. Louis are expected to open Saturday. Park rangers, which fall under control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, are typically available to help maintain order and ensure safety at city-owned pools.
According to the mayor’s office, the city was notified that park rangers would no longer patrol outdoor pools just days before pools were set to open, nearly jeopardizing the ability to open pools this season…