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St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney

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    Theo Brown Sr.
    (Lib)

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    David L. Bryant
    (Dem)

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    Melissa Price Smith
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

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Age 77
Public elected offices held St. Louis Community College trustee, Subdistrict 1, 2015
Highest post-secondary educ Graduate, St. Louis police and fire academies
Occupation Fire chief, pastor, committeeman, publisher
Under chapters 590 of Missouri Revised Statutes and 6.04 of the county charter, I would ensure minimum training for peace officers and firefighters. Under state law I would provide major training to county cops on how to conduct effective arson and sudden death cases and how to carry out successful investigation of cold cases.
My 56 years' work history in the civil and criminal justice system as a public safety officer, fire marshal and expert on police and fire science and past membership in the National Paralegal Association.
Age 58
Highest post-secondary educ J.D., St. Louis University
Occupation Attorney
Open and transparent justice with clear policies, honest communication and accountability at every level; violence and crime prevention by connecting individuals to education, treatment and support services; working together for safer communities by prioritizing serious threats to public safety and using proven alternatives that reduce repeat offenses.
For almost 25 years, I have served our justice system as a prosecutor, defense attorney and judicial officer. I have successfully tried almost 100 jury trials to verdict and have seen the courtroom from every angle. This experience gives me the judgment, balance and leadership needed to keep our community safe while ensuring fairness, accountability and justice for all.
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