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Updates on response and recovery resources after the May 2025 tornado that impacted the City of St. Louis.

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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.

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The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit has assumed the lead in the investigation into Friday's major fire in downtown St. Louis that impacted multiple vacant warehouses.

While it is early in the investigation, detectives believe there were multiple warming fires in the vacant warehouse.

A search has been underway for one individual who was last reported inside one of the affected warehouses and is currently unaccounted for. A comprehensive analysis is underway of fire debris.

Detectives are working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

As with all incidents involving a fatality, or suspected fatality, the Bomb and Arson Unit is responsible for conducting the investigation.
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The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit has assumed the lead in the investigation into Fridays major fire in downtown St. Louis that impacted multiple vacant warehouses.

While it is early in the investigation, detectives believe there were multiple warming fires in the vacant warehouse.

A search has been underway for one individual who was last reported inside one of the affected warehouses and is currently unaccounted for. A comprehensive analysis is underway of fire debris.

Detectives are working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

As with all incidents involving a fatality, or suspected fatality, the Bomb and Arson Unit is responsible for conducting the investigation.Image attachmentImage attachment

CRIME GUNS OFF THE STREETS: Last week, District 2 officers seized multiple firearms and suspected narcotics during a disturbance call. Officers were called to the 1900 block of South Grand when they uncovered the weapons. A 29-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants.

Each day, our officers are working to build a Safer St. Louis!
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CRIME GUNS OFF THE STREETS: Last week, District 2 officers seized multiple firearms and suspected narcotics during a disturbance call. Officers were called to the 1900 block of South Grand when they uncovered the weapons. A 29-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants. 

Each day, our officers are working to build a Safer St. Louis!
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