Welcome to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
We are proud to protect and serve the City of St. Louis! We invite you to learn more about our efforts to make our city safer, and to learn about resources available to our community.
Proven Strategies for a Safer St. Louis
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.
Ready to Serve?
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is building the next class of recruits. Think you have what it takes to serve in the region’s premier law enforcement agency?
Service, Integrity, Leadership and Fair Treatment To All
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department traces its roots in public service to the 1800s, and we are proud to serve our neighborhoods! We invite you to view our history.
Highlights

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

Crime Mapping and Data
Click to review our weekly CompStat report, crime data and other incidents in your neighborhood.

In the Community
Community policing and engagement is at the heart of our service to St. Louis. Click 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.
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 Tracy
On behalf of the dedicated employees of the Metropolitan Police Department – City of St. Louis, 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
UPDATE: Charges Issued After Officer, Suspect Hit By Car On I-70
SLMPD Recognizes 10th Anniversary of the Real-Time Crime Center
Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the 10th Anniversary of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s inception of the Real-Time Crime Center. Since launching its operation in 2015, the RTCC has played a crucial role in police department operations. The center is staffed 24/7 and stands ready to help law enforcement across…
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Facebook Posts
SLMPD proudly wore teal today to raise awareness and support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we are committed to seeking justice for individuals impacted by this crime. We work each day towards reducing sexual assault within our community. #SLMPD ... See MoreSee Less




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Recognize this black pickup truck? It’s wanted for stealing a food trailer around 2:40 a.m. on 3.14.25 from the 300 block of N. 11th Street. More info: slmpd.org/photos-vehicle-wanted-for-stealing-food-trailer-in-downtown/
Anyone with a tip about the incident or suspect is asked to call St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). #STL
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