08/17/2026
In St. Louis City, 911 response times differ depending on which neighborhood you live in. This is just one of the top findings that Forward Through Ferguson found when analyzing over 1.3 million 911 calls made to SLMPD. Learn more about those findings and what has and hasn't changed about St. Louis' crisis response system this Wednesday, August 19 at our hybrid release event, Delmar DivINe (5501 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112) 2-4pm and online 2:15-3:30pm. Register: bit.ly/T911-city-event + link in comments
Following a presentation of top findings and recommendations, we will host a panel moderated by Jia Lian Yang, MSW/MDiv, FTF Senior Director of Storytelling & Communications.
Panelists include:
Dr. LJ Punch, Co-Founder, 314Oasis
Jordan Palmer, LCSW, Senior Crisis Services Specialist, Missouri Department of Mental Health
Sarah Russell, CEM, Former Commissioner of the City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency and current Co-Chair of the City of St. Louis Local Emergency Planning Commission
Following the panel, there will be a chance for audience Q&A and networking with other holistic public safety advocates.