November 10, 2026
ST. LOUIS — Residents can hear updates on civilian oversight of the city’s detention facilities and share concerns during a public meeting Tuesday, November 10, at 5 p.m. Central via Zoom.
The Detention Facilities Oversight Board’s posted agenda includes reports from its chairperson, commissioner and lead investigator Louisa Lyles, along with consideration of the board’s 2027 meeting schedule. A public comment period allows three minutes per speaker.
The board advises the mayor, corrections commissioner and public safety director on detention conditions, facility operations and corrections policies. According to the city, its responsibilities include receiving complaints of alleged corrections misconduct and detention incidents, seeking records and testimony through subpoenas, and making findings and recommendations.
For families with someone in custody, the meeting offers an opportunity to bring concerns directly to the civilian oversight body. For other residents, it provides a way to follow how the city examines complaints and whether oversight recommendations lead to changes.
Attendance also allows the public to distinguish concerns raised during testimony from documented findings. A complaint is not, by itself, a finding of misconduct.
The agenda includes a proposed closed session for legal matters and privileged attorney communications, followed by a return to open session and announcement of any vote taken. The posted agenda does not identify a particular legal case.
How to attend: Join the Zoom meeting at 5 p.m. Central. Meeting ID: 825 3216 3631. Passcode: 155284. Telephone access: 312-626-6799.
The official notice lists a virtual meeting. The office address printed on the notice is not an in-person meeting location.
Questions about participation can be directed to the Civilian Oversight Division at 314-657-1600 or cobstlcity@stlouis-mo.gov.
Sources: Official meeting notice and agenda; City of St. Louis board responsibilities and contact information.
