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- The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department diverted $3 million from building repairs and spent $250,000 on Tasers.
- Police Chief Robert Tracy and Board President Chris Saracino said repairs are needed at over two dozen facilities and proposed hiring a contractor to estimate costs, with a $25 million placeholder.
- The department's proposed $250 million budget for 2027 drew criticism from Mayor Cara Spencer, who warned it could force cuts and layoffs.
