North Patrol Division

Greetings,

I believe it’s a distinguished honor to serve as a Captain of Police for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. I look forward to my assignment as the Commander of District 5.

I have aligned my Leadership style over the past 27 years with the mission statement and core values of this Department. Those under my command know we, as a team, will serve and protect the public, cooperate with the community to protect life and property, and detect and deter crime to achieve a peaceful society through our service, integrity, leadership, and fair treatment to all.

I believe it is essential to listen to those affected by our policing and be sensitive to vulnerable populations. I will guide my commanders, supervisors, and peer leaders to teach and use best practices in policing to promote crime reduction and build public trust. I believe in building trust; everyone must be treated fairly, with respect and dignity, not just externally but internally as well.

It is my mission to set the standard for a professional presence, and through our actions, we will leave a positive thumbprint on the community we serve and build stronger relationships by instilling a procedurally just mindset.

Officer safety and officer wellness are my priorities, along with the safety and welfare of the community.

I ask you to take a moment and utilize our Department’s website to “compliment an officer” and let us know how we are doing. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Captain Christi Marks
Commander, Fifth District

District 6 Community,

As a resident of the City of St. Louis, I take pride in calling our city home.

Throughout my career with the SLMPD, beginning in 2006, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in various roles and gain a wide range of experience. Prior to joining the SLMPD I served for five years as an EMT/Paramedic for the St. Louis Fire Department.

I’ve spent time in the 9th District (current-day 5th) as an officer, the 5th District as a supervisor, and the 4th District as a watch commander. I’ve also served in specialized assignments as a Detective with the Anti-Crime Task Force, as a supervisor of both the Downtown Bike Unit and the 4th District’s Non-Fatal Shooting Team, and as a guest instructor at our Police Academy.

In over two decades of service to the city I’ve witnessed a great deal of change – within the Department and across the city. One thing that has remained unchanged, though, is the unwavering support of residents and business owners, like you, who have dedicated your energy and resources to help ensure our officers can succeed.

We each have a better chance of achieving our goals when we work together, and I look forward to collaborating with each of you to make the 6th District a better place to live, work, and play.

Sincerely,
Captain Matthew Karnowski
Commander, Sixth District