The University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department (UMSL PD) is the law enforcement agency of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a public research university located just outside the city of St. Louis, Missouri.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department is the 18th university in the country and the 5th Land Grant Institution Police Department to achieve CALEA's first credentialing program: the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. (CALEA).Police departments required to meet basic standards in new Missouri law
Police officers appointed by the University of Missouri System have the same power and authority held by peace officers of the state of Missouri.MO General Assembly The agency's primary jurisdiction is UMSL property, which includes both the North and South campus, as well as other UMSL-owned or controlled properties.UMSL Police Web Site
UMSL police officers also have jurisdiction throughout the state of Missouri.
History In 1965, Police Chief James J. Nelson became the first Police Chief for the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Chief Nelson served with distinction from 1965 to 1981.
In 1982, Chief William Karabas became the second Police Chief for the university's Police Department. Chief Karabas served with distinction from 1982 - 1987.
The agency has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 2000.AccreditationUMSL PD Continue Accreditation
Organization
Department structure UMSL PD operates the following department bureaus:Staff Directory Bureau of Police Operations Patrol Lost and Found Bike Patrol Records Bureau of Special Operations Detective and Investigative Section Crime Prevention and Community Involvement Section Bureau of Standards and Technology Communications
Parking and transportation The Parking & Transportation Division of Institutional Safety is located in the main office of the campus police building.
Commissioned/sworn positions
UMSL PD uses the following ranks:
TitleInsigniaChief of Police CaptainLieutenantSergeant Police Officer
See also St. Louis County Police Department University of Missouri Police Department
References
External links University of Missouri-St. Louis Police Department