National Night Out is October 6!
Get excited for an evening that brings our community together! National Night Out is your chance to connect with neighbors, law enforcement, local officials, and raise awareness about public safety.
Fast Track is Back!
The SLMPD will host its second Fast Track Testing Day Blitz this fall, offering prospective police officers several opportunities to complete three steps in the hiring process in a single day.
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Public Safety Strategy
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Join SLMPD
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Highlights

Comprehensive Public
Safety Strategy
Click here to read about our layered, proven crime prevention strategies helping to enhance public safety in St. Louis

Crime
Data
Click here to review crime data and reports, and learn about incidents in your neighborhood

In the
Community
Community policing and engagement is at the heart of our service to St. Louis. Click here to learn more about our initiatives.

Join SLMPD
We are always working to recruit future St. Louis police officers! Learn more about career opportunities and apply today.

Welcome From
Commissioner Robert J. Tracy
On behalf of the dedicated employees of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. I hope you find it informative and helpful in getting to know more about our department, our employees and the services we provide.
Our department is dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a department that is representative of our unique and diverse city.
News & Information
SLMPD Announces Arrest in Fire Hydrant Investigation
Chief Robert Tracy Announces SLMPD’s Participation in Missouri Cold Case Playing Card Initiative
St. Louis, Mo. – On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Chief Robert J. Tracy announced the SLMPD’s participation with the FBI, Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) in the innovative Cold Case Playing Cards program to help shed light on cold cases…
2026 National Night Out
Facebook Posts
A 64-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the numerous damaged fire hydrants. This investigation has been a priority because damaged hydrants create a major public safety risk, interfering with firefighters’ ability to protect lives and property. ...

SLMPD Announces Arrest in Fire Hydrant Investigation
slmpd.org
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested Harry Farmer, 64, of Illinois, just before 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in connection with damaged fire hydra...
Jazmine’s family has not heard from her since 9/20/26 when she was in the 4300 block of Chouteau. She is 5’9”, 150 lbs, and missing some lower teeth. She is also without medication she needs. It is unknown what clothing she was wearing last.
If you have a tip on her whereabouts, call our Missing Persons Unit at 314-444-5301. If you see her, call 911 immediately. #STL
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