Mayor Jones announces nationwide search after Isom steps down as interim public safety director

ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – St. Louis Interim Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom is stepping down.

Isom has been in the position for two years. His last day will be Feb. 11. He is leaving the position to work as the vice president of safety, security and crisis management at Ameren.

In a press conference Tuesday morning, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced that Deputy Fire Chief Charles Coyle would assume the interim position.

A nationwide search will be conducted to hire a permanent public safety director. Mayor Jones is encouraging both internal and external candidates to apply. She said she anticipates the search to take up to six months.

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