Across Missouri, people are increasingly questioning the integrity of our law enforcement institutions. From incidents of DWI to sexual misconduct and excessive use of force, public confidence has been eroded. This growing distrust is made worse by long delays in disciplinary action when misconduct occurs.Most Missourians do support law enforcement and respect the many good officers who serve with honor. Yet without strong ethics standards and oversight, the actions of one bad officer can tarnish the badge of all Missouri officers. The longstanding culture of silence within certain departments—the “fraternal brotherhood”—has too often protected misconduct rather than confronting it, weakening public trust and accountability.The need for accountability, integrity, and ethics within Missouri law enforcement has never been clearer. To restore faith and build a system worthy of the people it serves, we must undertake radical reform of state law.When I am elected as State Senator for Missouri’s 30th District, I will introduce legislation to create an entirely new section of the Revised Statutes of Missouri dedicated to restructuring law enforcement oversight. This reform will:Reorganize POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training Program) into a new Governor-Selected Board, confirmed by the State Senate.The board will consist of four civilian members and four law enforcement professionals, ensuring balanced oversight.This board will have authority to issue, revoke, or suspend peace officer licenses; investigate complaints; enforce disciplinary action; and establish annual ethics testing and uniform operating standards across all Missouri agencies.The new law will also:Clearly define disciplinary and conduct standards, including dereliction of duty, use of force, perjury, and misconduct.Specify that officers are not immune from prosecution for criminal acts committed under color of authority.Establish a statewide complaint portal for citizens to file complaints directly with the oversight board.Create a Missouri State Police division and a Missouri Department of Investigations for independent review and oversight of cross-agency misconduct.Additionally, I will propose a separate bill ensuring that individuals charged with crimes in multiple counties face all charges in the county where the first offense occurred. This reform will streamline prosecution, reduce burden on taxpayers, and promote consistent justice throughout the state.With these reforms, Missouri can safeguard both public safety and public trust—ensuring that good officers are supported, bad actors are held accountable, and every Missourian can have confidence in the badge again.