St. Louis, MO – Federal authorities are taking a hard stance against violent crime in the city of St. Louis. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will travel to St. Louis on Friday, March 31, 2017, to address the issue.
Sessions, the top law enforcement official in the country, will speak with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners about efforts to combat violent crime and restore public safety.
The speech is set to take place at the Thomas Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, located at 111 S. 10th Street in St. Louis, MO 63102. The event will be held on the 1st Floor Jury Assembly Room and is open to the press.
Media are required to RSVP and present government-issued photo I.D. (such as a driver’s license as well as valid media credentials). The RSVP and any inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Peter Carr in the Office of Public Affairs at 202 514-2007 or peter.carr@usdoj.gov.
The speech is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11 a.m. EDT). Camera crews are advised to preset their equipment by 9:15 a.m. CDT, with final access to the courthouse at 9:40 a.m. CDT.
Sessions’ visit to St. Louis comes at a time when violent crime is a growing concern in the city. According to recent statistics, St. Louis has seen a significant increase in violent crime in recent years.
The Attorney General’s visit is a clear indication that the federal government is taking the issue of violent crime in St. Louis seriously. Sessions’ speech is expected to provide a clear plan of action to combat the rising tide of violence in the city.
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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