ST. LOUIS • Mayor Francis Slay on Friday pledged a crackdown on downtown St. Louis crime, saying the area would see more officers and strict enforcement of even the lowest level offenses.

"Whatever we are doing, we need to do more," Slay said. "We are going to step up security dramatically."

Slay said the "more" includes strong enforcement of all city laws and ordinances, including crackdowns on loud noise, speeding motor cycles, public urination, and littering.

"If people think they have a little leeway here, a little leeway over there, they take advantage of it," Slay said.

Slay said he has given Police Chief Sam Dotson authority for more officers and unlimited overtime. He said he has "full confidence" in Dotson to handle the problem.

Dotson said on Friday police, by policy, don't disclose the number of additional officers put on a detail.