ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - One St. Louis County Council member chalked it up to "One of the hazards of Zoom," when porn was reportedly seen on the screen during a St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners meeting.
It happened during a portion of Tuesday's meeting that was open to the public.
Both Councilman Tim Fitch and reporter Christine Byers of KSDK tweeted about the incident.
St. Louis County Police Board meeting presentation on de-escalation training was just interrupted by porn on the Zoom interview screen.
— Christine Byers (@ChristineDByers)
August 18, 2020 Fitch, who is a former St. Louis County Police Chief said it was "hackers."
Hackers made it into @stlcountypd Zoom meeting. One of the hazards of Zoom. pic.twitter.com/3ytoecdsfi
— Tim Fitch (@ChiefTimFitch)
August 18, 2020 The link and password to enter the Zoom was posted publically on the St. Louis County Police website. The department says it makes them public to ensure "the continued function of the police department in a safe and transparent manner."
Some of the items on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting included a 2021 budget presentation, crime statistics update and a presentation on anti-bias training.
The board is the final authority on general orders and policies that govern the control and supervision of the St. Louis County Police Department.
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