The St Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) is the principal law enforcement agency responsible for serving City of St. Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. The department is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The current Police Commissioner is Colonel John Hayden Jr., who was named to the position on December 28, 2017. The Metropolitan Police Department is a division of the Public Safety Department - City of St. Louis. Metropolitan Police Department is the second largest city police agency in Missouri, based on number of employees, city population, and geographic area served..
Video Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
Departmental History
The Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis was established in 1808, only five years after the establishment of St. Louis. The department was created with only four officers, who received no pay. Able-bodied men age 18 and older were required to patrol for four months of the year. This was the only police system for the next 10 years. Refusal to serve on patrol carried a fine of $1.
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Organization
The Metropolitan Police Department is headed by a Police Commissioner . Currently, the Police Commissioner is John Hayden Jr. who replaced former Commissioner Sam Dotson in 2017.
The SLMPD's organization consists of the Office of the Police Commissioner and Four bureaus. These include:
- Office of the Police Commissioner
- Bureau of Neighborhood Policing
- Bureau of Community Engagement
- Bureau of Investigation
- Bureau of Professional Standards
Office of the Police Commissioner
The Police Commissioner serves as the senior sworn member of the SLMPD. John Hayden Jr. is the 35th individual to hold the post, which prior to 1806 was known as the Chief Inspector and before that as Chief of Police.
Lieutenant Colonels
- Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence M. O'Toole, Assistant Chief of Police
- Lieutenant Colonel Ronnie Robinson, Commander of the Bureau of Community Affairs
- Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Leyshock, Commander of the Bureau of Investigation
- Lieutenant Colonel Michael Caruso, Commander of the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing
- Lieutenant Colonel Rochelle Jones, Commander of the Bureau of Professional Standards
Majors
- Major Michael Sack , Deputy Commander - Bureau of Professional Standards
- Major Mary J. Warnecke , Commander of Central Patrol
- Major Daniel Howard, Commander of South Patrol
- Major Kenneth Kegel, Deputy Commander - Bureau of Investigation
Bureaus
The Department is divided into Four bureaus, which are typically commanded by a uniformed Deputy Chief (such as the Lieutenant Colonel).The bureaus fit under Four umbrellas: Bureau of Neighborhood Policing, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Professional Standards, Bureau of Community Engagement. Bureaus are often subdivided until smaller divisions and units.
Rank Structure
The SLMPD uses the following ranks, as dictated by State Statute.
The structure of the Senior Command staff of The Police is:
Media
The Homicide Detectives of SLMPD will be featured in A&E's reality series The First 48.
Fleet
The SLMPD utilizes a variety of vehicles, including the Ford Police Interceptor (CVPI), the Dodge Charger, the Chevrolet Tahoe, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2500 series, the Chevrolet Impala 9C1, the Chevrolet Caprice, the Ford Police Interceptor (sedan), the Ford Police Interceptor (utility), and the Ford F-150 and F-250. Both regularly marked and slicktop vehicles are used frequently. Each officer is issued the Beretta 92D 9mm handgun which has been standard issue since 1992. As of 2017 it was reported that the department would be getting new 9mm Beretta pistols to replace the currently issued aging Beretta 92D.
Fallen Officers
From April 28, 1836, to Apr 13, 2016, the Officer Down Memorial Page reported that 170 officers in the St. Louis Police Department died in the line of duty, 93 of them from gunfire, 38 from automobile-related incidents, and three from heart attacks. Many families of those killed in the line of duty get support from BackStoppers, a local charity.
The causes of death are as follows:
Bureau of Investigation
Bureau of Investigation is made up of more than 1,000 commissioned officers and civilian employees.
- Specialized Enforcement
- Investigative Services
- Special Operations Investigators
- Traffic/Mounted Patrol
- Narcotics
- MCSAP
- Aviation Unit
- SWAT Section
- Canine Unit
- Public Transportation Unit
- Overdose Investigations
- DART
- Park Rangers
- Cyber Crime
- Homicide
- Bomb & Arson
- Sex Crimes / Child Abuse
Mobile Reserve/SWAT
The full-time Mobile Reserve/SWAT consists of 39 officers, 3 Sergeants and 1 Commander.
The Bureau of Enforcement, which also contains SLMPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, contains Three platoons of specially-trained police officers.
Became Mobile Reserve/SWAT in 2010 It consists of as a Full-time team from within the department and deal with situations such as:
- Hostage situations
- Barricaded subjects: Armed subject(s) barricaded against arrest
- Barricaded subjects: Armed subject(s) threatening suicide and a threat to others
- Heavy arrest: Arrest of multiple armed felons in a fortified location
- Patrolling high crime areas
- Details
- Civil Disobedience Team
- Serving warrants
- Providing assistance to investigators in solving major crimes
The SWAT Section is the region's only fully dedicated Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and maintains a high degree of readiness to serve the Department in a variety of situations. Eighteen police officers, two sergeants and a captain maintain 24-hour readiness to meet the tactical or special needs of our Department or any requesting agency. The Unit is capable of dealing with hostage situations, armed and barricaded subjects, suicidal persons and executes all search warrants issued in St. Louis City. Other duties include dignitary protection such as Presidential motorcades, crowd control, coordinating large-scale ground searches, and funeral escorts for prominent citizens and honor guards at funerals and other special functions. The SWAT Section continually updates and maintains the latest in tactical equipment, technology and training, enabling it to successfully complete any mission in the safest manner possible, thus retaining its rich tradition of being one of the finest tactical units in the nation.
Organization 2
SLMPD provides law enforcement services to Three Area stations throughout the City of St.Louis:
- Central Area Patrol Division (Districts 3,4)
- North Area Patrol Division (Districts 5,6)
- South Area Patrol Division (Districts 1,2)
In the City of St Louis, there are six "patrol districts" (more commonly known as just "districts") which lie under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
In the City of St Louis, there are six "patrol districts" (more commonly known as just "districts") which lie under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
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Aviation/Metro Air Support Unit
In 2004, the St. Charles County Police Department, the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Police Department joined together to share resources and created the Metro Air Support. Metro Air Support, as of July 2, 2007, boasts 6 helicopters, 1 fixed wing airplane, 6 pilots, and 8 Crew Chiefs.
Public Transportation Unit
The Metropolitan Police Officers, assigned to the Public Transportation Unit, are responsible for providing a safe environment on the MetroLink trains, platforms and adjoining parking facilities for their patrons and employees. The officers accomplish this by being visible at these locations and enforcing city ordinances and state laws.
During special events near the MetroLink, such as Cardinals baseball games, Blues hockey games, conventions at the America's Center, and concerts at Scottrade Center, the officers provide an increased presence to ensure the safety of the larger crowds of MetroLink patrons.
Operation Polar Cops
In July 2016, the Metropolitan Police Department unveiled Operation Polar Cops ice cream truck. The truck is operated by the Community Engagement/Organizational Development Division (CEODD) and provides free ice cream treats at various locations throughout the City of St. Louis. The mission of Operation Polar Cops is to cultivate positive interactions between the city's officers and the citizens they serve.
Traffic/Mounted Division
The Mounted Patrol Unit operates as part of the Traffic/Mounted Division. Mounted Patrol is responsible for patrolling the nearly 1300 acres of Forest Park on a 24-hour basis. They assist with crowd control at major events and represent the Department in annual parades in St. Louis.The Mounted Patrol operates with three sergeants, fourteen officers, three civilians and four horses.
History of the Mounted Patrol
On March 18, 1867, the Missouri Legislature passed a law which allowed for the creation of the Mounted Patrol Unit within the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The original unit consisted of 16 officers who patrolled throughout the city. The Unit grew quickly to 52 horses, and in 1893 the Mounted Police moved to Forest Park where the Planetarium is currently located. The early 1900s brought many changes to the Mounted Patrol Unit. As cars were developed, many people considered horses to be a thing of the past. In 1931 the Department sold 20 of its 30 remaining horses as officials said horses were "too slow to combat modern crime." The remaining horses were moved to a stable at Fifteenth and Spruce and were primarily responsible for parking enforcement and traffic control. In April 1948, the Mounted Patrol Unit was officially abolished in favor of the modern day vehicle.
In 1970, more than 100 years after the Mounted Patrol Unit was originally established, St. Louis Mayor A.J. Cervantes made a proposal to the Board of Police Commissioners to establish the Mounted Patrol Unit. Cervantes had studied Mounted Units in cities across the country and believed a revived Mounted Patrol would be beneficial to the city. A year later, a newly reorganized Mounted Patrol Unit was established in its current location in Forest Park. A former airplane hangar was used as the unit's headquarters which was staffed by 12 Police Officers and 10 horses.
Park Rangers Unit
Real Time Crime Center
In May 2015, Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis (SLMPD) Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) was unveiled at Police Headquarters located at 1915 Olive. The RTCC is manned with Commissioned Police Officers 24-hours a day and 365 days a year.
The RTCC took over the functions of the SLMPD Command Post, quickly becoming the technology and information center for the SLMPD. There are currently 8 Commissioned Officers and 1 Commissioned Sergeant assigned to the RTCC on a full-time basis.
Bureau of Neighborhood Policing
Bureau of Neighborhood Policing is made up of more than 400 commissioned officers and civilian employees
- 6 Patrol Districts
- Housing Unit
- Nuisance/Problem Property Unit
- Public Transportation Unit
- 6 Patrol Districts Holdovers
Neighborhood Policing
SLMPD provides law enforcement services to Three Area stations throughout the City of St.Louis:
- Central Area Patrol Division (Districts 3,4)
- North Area Patrol Division (Districts 5,6)
- South Area Patrol Division (Districts 1,2)
In the City of St Louis, there are six "patrol districts" (more commonly known as just "districts") which lie under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
In the City of St Louis, there are six "patrol districts" (more commonly known as just "districts") which lie under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis
Neighborhood Policing
Force Investigation Unit
The Force Investigative Unit (FIU) was established in September 2014 as the entity responsible for the criminal investigation of all officer-involved shootings. The FIU investigates all officer-involved shootings occurring within the City of St. Louis involving commissioned officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, as well as commissioned officers of any other jurisdiction. Before the initiation of the FIU, the department researched and visited several other police departments to ensure the best policies and practices were implemented. The FIU consists of a lieutenant and four detectives dedicated solely to investigating officer-involved shootings. The team responses directly to the scene of each incident, allowing detectives to conduct a thorough investigation of the case. Under the new policies, once the FIU's investigation concludes, the case is then turned over to the Circuit Attorney's Office for review.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport Police
Office of the Police Commissioner
- Administrative Staff
- Command Post
- Intelligence Division
- Public Information Division
- Information Technology Division
- Planning and Research Division
- Operational Planning Unit
- Special Projects/Community Outreach Unit
Office of the Assistant Chief
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in Missouri
References
External links
- Official website
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