The mission of the Neighborhood Improvement Specialists is: to empower constituents to sustain a quality environment within their neighborhood through assistance, education, intervention and organization.

The Neighborhood Stabilization Team serves as a catalyst for bringing together the police, elected officials, government agencies, social services organizations, community groups and individuals to identify permanent solutions to ongoing problems. The staff of 28 Neighborhood Improvement Specialists (formerly Neighborhood Stabilization Officers) serves the entire city. Click here to find out the role of the Neighborhood Improvement Specialists.

The Neighborhood Stabilization Team includes a Neighborhood Development Executive, the Neighborhood Improvement Specialists, support staff and the Citizens' Service Bureau. The NST is a division of the Department of Public Safety.

6th Ward Neighborhood Improvement Specialist
​Dena Hibbard
1520 Market Street
Suite 4000
Saint Louis, MO 63103
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Phone: (314) 657-1359
Fax: (314) 613-3120

Email: hibbardd@stlouis-mo.gov

19th Ward Neighborhood Improvement Specialist
​Bernie Powderly
1520 Market Street
Suite 4000
Saint Louis, MO 63103

Phone: (314) 657-1366
Fax: (314) 613-3120

Email: powderlyb@stlouis-mo.gov