The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is committed to excellence, and we have embraced a range of proven crime-reduction strategies to make our city safer.

The Records Service Center is open Monday-Friday 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Services provided include in-person access to certain police reports and criminal background checks. Express Pick-up: To avoid long wait times you can submit your request on-line via the SLMPD Public Records portal , and you will be notified when your records are ready for pick-up.

Jan 24, 2025 · In 2023, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department implemented the CompStat Methodology. Originally pioneered in the New York City Police Department, this methodology involves the compiling and review of crime statistics at a citywide level as well as broken down by geographic areas of responsibility.

Department Contact Information Trying to reach a specific section of the Department? You can visit the individual web pages of many of the divisions or use the list below.

The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis strives to rid the community of crime and public disorder while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in policing and delivering quality service to our community.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is home to some of the nation’s finest police officers and civilian employees. Established in 1808, our Department has a rich history and many traditions. We strive to provide the City of St. Louis with the best possible police service.

The Metropolitan Police Department operates as the city’s primary 911 answering point and fields calls requesting a response from police, fire and EMS-Emergency Medical Services (ambulance).

Chief Robert J. Tracy has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience with the New York Police Department and Chicago Police Department, including top executive law enforcement leadership positions in New York City and a top-level law enforcement leadership position in the City of Chicago.

Oct 14, 2024 · St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department today launched a crime mapping tool to help the residents of St. Louis City stay informed and increase transparency around crime prevention. The crime map uses CrimeMapping.com, a web-based platform.

The Public Information Division is responsible for all internal and external communications of the Metropolitan Police Department. The primary function of the Public Information Division is to disseminate accurate information about the Department to the citizens of the community, through print and broadcast media outlets.