Former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith joins Megan Lynch and Tom Ackerman to discuss the transformation of the St. Louis County Justice Center. Reflecting on his five-year tenure as the chair of the Justice Services Advisory Board, Smith highlights the toxic culture, changes in leadership, and the implementation of rehabilitative programs that turned the facility around. Drawing attention to the importance of transparency, Smith contrasts the county's approach with ongoing issues at the city Justice Center, emphasizing the need for civilian oversight in these critical institutions.

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