http://news.stlpublicradio.org en http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/slmpd-chief-dotson-backs-mo-senate-bill-create-armed-offender-docket-st-louis <p>Legislation being considered by the <a href="http://www.senate.mo.gov/">Missouri Senate</a> would allow the <a href="http://www.stlcitycircuitcourt.com/">Circuit Court for the city of St. Louis </a>to create a special docket for armed offenders.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:38:30 +0000 Marshall Griffin 25466 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org SLMPD Chief Dotson Backs Mo. Senate Bill To Create 'Armed Offender Docket' In St. Louis http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/churches-enter-fight-curb-gun-violence <p>Local clergy, politicians and law enforcement joined together Friday to call for more action to curb gun violence in St. Louis.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The Missouri Conference </span>AME<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Church is spearheading the effort, which includes a call for universal background checks; a ban on what they call assault weapons and high-capacity magazines; and federal investment in urban areas most affected by gun violence. Reverend Robert Shaw says it’s crucial for church leaders to take a stand on the issue.</span></p> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:23:08 +0000 Erin Williams and Bill Raack 24963 at http://news.stlpublicradio.org Churches Enter Fight To Curb Gun Violence