Happy Friday, St. Louis County!
It's nearly lunch time. We asked our School Resource Officers about their favorite lunch choice when they were in school. What was yours?
It's National Dog Day! We love our K9 Partners who work hard every day! But some days, they get to have fun! And on a hot day like today, they'd love to be in the pool too!
Our School Resource Officers are happy to be back in schools! But we wanted to know: What was their favorite things about school growing up??
Have a great school year!
Cop On A Rooftop 2024
Thanks for another successful Cop On A Rooftop event! The community gathered at the Twin Oaks Dunkin' Donuts to help support Special Olympics of Missouri.
August 2024 Captain's Report: Captain Kelling, Bureau of Transit Police
Captain Kelling, the commander of the Bureau of Transit Police, is back with tips on how to make your Metrolink trip a pleasant one.
Class 209: Day 122 (Graduation Day)
Day 122 was the final day for the police recruits of Class 209. They put on the uniforms of their respective departments for the first time and were sworn in as police officers in a ceremony at Maritz in Fenton, Missouri. Stay tuned for the full documentary series, Class 209, coming this Fall to our YouTube channel. #Class209
Class 209: Day 113 (Simunitions/Suspicious Vehicle)
On Day 113, the police recruits of Class 209 trained with simunitions in a suspicious vehicle traffic stop scenario. Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 113 (Simunitions/21 Foot Rule Training)
On Day 113, the police recruits of Class 209 trained with simunitions, with a focus on the 21 Foot Rule. Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 109 (Taser Training)
On Day 109, the police recruits of Class 209 were trained in Taser operation and safety. Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 101 (Boxing)
On Day 101, the police recruits of Class 209 competed in a boxing ring. Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 87 (Active Shooter Training)
On Day 87, the police recruits of Class 209 trained with an active shooter scenario in a dark gymnasium. Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Our K9s are a great asset to the department, but also face risks when working.
On June 14th, K9 Theo was exposed to an unknown substance during a search warrant and had to be rushed to an animal hospital. Officer Bashaw quickly noticed that something wasn't right with his partner. His bodycam caught Theo's struggle and Officer Bashaw's efforts to help.
Employee Spotlight: Meet Sgt. John Wolf and his K9 partner Kelso! Recently promoted, Sgt. Wolf spent years in our K9 Unit and has a passion for serving the community. Interested in a career as a police officer? We're now accepting applications for our next Police Academy class. Join today: www.stlouiscountypolice.com/careers #JoinOurTeam #PoliceOfficerCareer
Class 209: Day 87 (Felony Traffic Stop Training)
On Day 87, the police recruits of Class 209 trained on felony traffic stops. Stay tuned to follow their journey--The #Class209 series premieres this September.
Did you know fireworks are illegal in St. Louis County? Let's keep those 911 lines clear for emergencies and only use the non-emergency number if you need to report illegal fireworks activity or any other activity that does not require an emergency response. Have a safe holiday!
Central County Precinct Groundbreaking
County Executive Sam Page and Chief Kenneth Gregory spoke at last Wednesday's Central County Precinct groundbreaking ceremony about how this new precinct station will benefit both its officers and community.
Class 209: Day 86 (VirTra Active Shooter Training)
Class 209: Day 86 (VirTra Active Shooter Training). Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 86 (Searches & Active Shooter Training)
Class 209: Day 86 (Searches & Active Shooter Training). Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 86 (Night Searches & Active Shooter Training Part 2)
Class 209: Day 86 (Night Searches & Active Shooter Training Part 2). Stay tuned to follow their journey. #Class209
Class 209: Day 86 (Night Searches & Active Shooter Training)
Lights dimmed, adrenaline surged, and skills sharpened on Day 86 of Class 209's training journey! From mastering the intricacies of night searches to honing their response to active shooter scenarios, they're leaving no stone unturned. Stay tuned to their journey.